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Latest in Digest: Lincoln Logorrhea
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Jon Methven

Jon Methven is the author of Stalkers Anonymous and Building the Swagger, two novels being fondled, squeezed, and checked for lesions, much like suspicious fruit, by editors worldwide. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and her clothes, and can be reached here.

Save Bubekhar

The world over, do-gooders are doing it for the greater good. But when carp gods and tight blouses mingle, discord looms. JON METHVEN intercepts a series of dispatches. (Spoofs & Satire | August 7, 2008)

M4W: Surrogate Mother

About us: A childless couple who pines for the pitter-patter of little feet around the house. About you: Fertile, with an athletic build, and maybe a tattoo. JON METHVEN writes a wanted ad. (Spoofs & Satire | June 13, 2008)

Food Network Kicks Its Programming Up a Notch

An adventurous new show proves you can’t boost your ratings without breaking a few eggs. JON METHVEN intercepts an interoffice memo. (Spoofs & Satire | May 15, 2008)


TODAY’S FEATURE

Bright Inaugural Day, Washington

The U.S. presidential inauguration in January will be one for the ages. LAUREN FREY concludes her series of election-related verse with a hat tip to Langston Hughes.

My Incredulous Face

Holiday Travel Hell

Nicole Pasulka compiles tales of horror from the TMN writers.

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The Morning News Annual 2008

Introducing our year-end print edition. Favorites from the past year, plus new pieces by some of your favorite TMN writers.

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Lincoln Logorrhea

In his cabinet choices, as in his home state, our president-elect mirrors our 16th president. Gore Vidal’s historical novel about Lincoln helps to balance the dozens of more rigid bios.