Articles from February, 2012

Days of the Month

Bored by only seven distinct days of the week, Mark Peters proposes 24 more days to fit in the month.

Editor’s Note: Announcing Tuesdays & Thursdays

The Bureau Editors introduce a new side blog.

I Finally Bought an iPhone

After years of resisting, Kyle Chayka gives in and purchases his first smartphone.

My Lost Year: A Brief Memoir of Disconnection and Return

In the mid-’90s, Michael Stutz abandoned his computer for an entire year to write his first novel. Coming back wasn’t so easy.

It’s Time to Retire the Technology Addiction Article

Thinking about writing a trend piece about how kids today are “too plugged in”? Charlie Nadler has some writing advice for you.

A Love Story in 15 Presidents

Kim McMurray falls in love and, at the same time, sets out to read the biographies of every single U.S. president.

The Houses of Subplot

Matt Swetnam on why we shouldn’t love Downton Abbey (but do anyway).

Advice from an Ulterior Motivational Speaker

According to Eli Terry, the key to succeeding at everything involves a lot of ham.

Alternative Valentine’s Day Cards

Running with the notion that “everyone deserves love,” Ben and Hallie Bateman have penned and illustrated Valentine’s Day cards for, well, everyone.

The Kotex Belt

Before pads, there were Kotex belts. Before adulthood, there were Jessica Schein’s embarrassing pre-adolescent experiences.

Cycling South: Georgie

In Ecuador, Ben Bateman makes a friend, eats sausage, and stops being afraid.

Staff List: School Dance Memories

The Bureau Staff recalls tales of adolescent loves and disappointments. (Okay, mostly disappointment.)