By conviction alone the pragmatist falls. [audio:http://www.mikevarley.com/old/words/MikeVarley.com On Obama’s Finance Flip Flop.mp3] By conviction alone the pragmatist falls. [audio:http://www.mikevarley.com/old/words/MikeVarley.com On Obama’s Finance Flip Flop.mp3]

On Memoriam: Remembering Tim Russert Tim, you kept a solid rhythm. All these other Marchtimes tense my neck, but you played it true. Tragedy marks the best of revolutions. I’m not one to quibble over contexts if it marks my advantage, and in this respect I am your lesser. So while I’d spin you a […]

On Feeding Your Family the American Way It took up the back of a Betty Crocker Box, its copyright from circa ’58: Here’s a seasonal treat the family will clamor for every even autumn. John McCain will serve 4-6 broiled, 6-10 baked and the huddled masses one town hall at a time. Take one God-fearing, […]

On the Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Had to Do Hillary, I think we need to go on break. **** I still love you, please remember that. It’s just that, well…I’m not attracted to you anymore. It’s your art. I’m sorry, don’t get mad please. Please, just stop. I’m trying to help you, Hillary! Don’t you […]

“Dylan’s Claim” is a novella I wrote over the course of nine months, from June to February of 2006-2007. It’s available for download now in the stories section. Click here to learn more. “Dylan’s Claim” is a novella I wrote over the course of nine months, from June to February of 2006-2007. It’s available for […]