Tag Archives: college

A post from the past, to hold you over till the future

Unfortunately, I will be out of town (i.e., the internet) for the better part of the weekend, and will be unable to update with new and amazing posts. (Furthermore, I will be fulfilling duties required of me, as I am a PROFESSIONAL WRITER.) Please stay tubed for updates on the Readership Drive, as well as [...]

The Bookshop

When I was in college, I worked at the college bookstore. One day a girl came in, took a pen off the shelf and brought it to the register. Then she took an old pen from her pocket. “I used up all the ink in this one,” she said, indicating her old pen. “Can I [...]

Viewer Mail #11: The Complete History of the Con, Part 1

Some jerk writes: Dear Conlan, I know “This is Conlan”. But who is “this”? Your loyal questioner, Sasquatch Canada I guess that is a fair question, considering that present state of the economy. OK, Sassy, I’ll fill you, and the rest of the world, in on just who the This in This is Conlan really [...]