Occasionally Random

People have been debating the invention of the novel forever. For some, the first novel was the 11th Century Japanese Tale of Genji by Muras

“Richard, she can’t stop looking at you,” my mom said, with a big silly grin. After only three months, my father was back in my life. And it

Early on as a writer, I must have internalized the phrase “write what you know” and not looked back. My characters always seem to end up as

Barry Windsor-Smith was one of the most popular creators at Marvel Comics. Part of his popularity was due to his style. His comics did not l

When I consider my father, who disappeared almost entirely from my life in my infancy, I think of what I don’t know. I don’t remember his ha

Puddings can be surprisingly nationalistic.

Let it be said, the studio is a safe space for stupidity. A space where impulses can be given the benefit of the doubt.

In the summer of 1948, Vladimir Nabokov started writing Lolita during one of his annual butterfly collecting trips (yes, really). 60 years l

A spokesperson said there was no present danger to the public at the museum, which is located in one of three zip codes where people have co

Portraits, illustrations, cartoons, and signs pay tribute to the Mexican immigrant and father of three who was fatally shot in his car on hi

Bosses have desired ways to cut labor costs since time immemorial. Artificial-intelligence hype provides a powerful new excuse to replace st

'The Death of Robin Hood' stars Hugh Jackman as the aging hero of folklore, made human.