Personal Shit

It Happened To Me: My Mother Predicted Her Own Death - On My 18th Birthday

From as early as I can remember, without any rationale for it, my mother talked about dying young every day.

9 hrs ago

It Happened To Me: In The Time It Took To Watch The 'Barbie' Movie With My Daughter, I Decided To End My 20-year Marriage To Her Dad. So I…

None of us ever expected me to do that, especially so suddenly. And I didn’t expect it to affect my relationship with Skylar the way it did — and still…

Apr 29

My Frenemy Died, But I Realized I'm a Frenemy Magnet and Can Attract More and More!

My very first best friend's favorite game was "Let's Beat The Shit Out Of Genevieve." Friendships only went downhill after that. (But hey, at least some…

Apr 27

The Subtle Joy Of Having A Nemesis

I have constructed a roster of NPCs to turn my dull, everyday existence into a marginally less dull game!

Apr 11 •

Charlie Connell

The Mormon Church Forced Me To Wear Dresses To Dances – And I Still Get Panic Attacks From It

Sitting in the audience at a recent Elliot Page event, 35 years later, I can hear my mom scolding me to keep my knees together.

Apr 8

I Have a Favorite Fork and Other Ways I Disassociate

How all the things I've stolen throughout my career as a server are helping me find comfort in these apocalyptic times.

Mar 31

What It Was Like Working At Women's Magazines In the '80s

I don't remember much, but I do remember not being allowed to write the words "Pregnant”, “Breast” or “Sex.”

Mar 28

This One's On Me: I Have Seen Some Shit

There's a reason bartenders develop a 1,000 yard stare and remain calm in a tornado of chaos — they've seen everything imaginable

Mar 19 •

Jesse James Madre

Could I Actually Love My Grief?

Even thinking the thought breaks my brain, but it appears to be true

Feb 5 •

Charlie Connell

This One's On Me

This bartender's perspective on all of us patrons is the first installment in a new recurring AJPT column, so of course Jane wants your feedback on it…

Jan 30

Worst Mom in the World: Corynne vs. Jane Edition

You can vote on who wins in the comments section. Or nominate yourself!

Jan 28 •

Corynne Steindler Cirilli

My Fountain Of Youth Can Be Found In A Mosh Pit

Late nights at punk shows were not how I expected to spend my forties...

Jan 17 •

Charlie Connell

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