Articles Written By Christopher Monks
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Spoofs & Satire
A Nature Documentary: The Post-Screening Q&A
The film lays bare all the raw intensity of the subject matter, holding back nothing. But some may wonder: What’s the lion’s motivation?
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Personal Essays
Mr. Can’t Fix It
To the unhandy, a broken appliance offers an opportunity to prove one’s mettle—and finally break the plastic wrap on that toolbox. A stay-at-home dad calls in reinforcements.
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Personal Essays
My Hairy Boy
Maybe you don’t have a problem with really hairy arms, but then again, you’re not the father of a Wookie.
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Personal Essays
Bonding in the Battlemaze
The family that plays together, stays together—unless they’re playing laser tag.
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Personal Essays
Dating on Demand
Before you know it, married life can become routine. One way to keep things interesting is by trolling video dating services. The consequences may be greater than you think.
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Personal Essays
I’m Your Biggest Fan
There are many reasons to pepper a celebrity with fan mail: admiration, a sense of kinship, obsession, even boredom. Any are acceptable and all are believable—until you try to explain your motives to others.