Author Archives: You Monsters Are People

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Wisdom, wonderment and weird for everyone.

The Peace of Mind Want Ad

Posted on May 15, 2013

Last week I created a want ad seeking peace of mind and posted it on Craigslist as sort of a social experiment…   Here are some excerpts from a few of the responses I received over the weekend: I hope … Continue reading →

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The Magic Hour

Posted on May 10, 2013

There is a time of night where weaker-minded of us fall victim to the darkest of super natural phenomena. A moment where thoughts and dreams are emptied out of the brain and replaced with the most primal fears and temporary … Continue reading →

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Sadness and Soviet Space Dogs

Posted on April 17, 2013

A friend of mine called me late the other night and said the following, “It’s like we’re in hell. This is hell… but it’s still so beautiful.” I knew exactly what he meant. A few days prior, I was wandering … Continue reading →

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Heartache in the Absence of Love and then, Eventually, the Other.

Posted on April 3, 2013

My first girlfriend was a lot like my first job; not particularly enjoyable and only obtained because of peer pressure and convenience. They also both sort of had a weird bleach smell. It probably doesn’t come as much of a … Continue reading →

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The You Monsters Are People Audio Experience: Erotic Mac n’ Cheese

Posted on March 1, 2013

This second podcast is a little PG-13 and probably best avoided by young children and uptight weirdos. Stream it at work, download it for the commute and share it if you like anything you hear! In this episode, Vinnie discusses … Continue reading →

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Bedwetting, Twins, and Other Real-Life Terrors from Childhood

Posted on February 25, 2013

I was a bed wetter. It was so bad that my parents refused to give me fluids after late afternoon. Sometimes I would get really thirsty and they’d flat out refuse to serve me, so I would sneak into the … Continue reading →

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Pedophilia: Not Always Funny

Posted on February 5, 2013

Like a lot of children, I went to church at the behest of my mother. I spent the majority of my time there pretending that I was a robot or a detective (or a robot-detective) and wandering into places I … Continue reading →

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The You Monsters Are People Audio Experience: Roller Coaster DJs

Posted on January 29, 2013

You no longer need to be literate to enjoy You Monsters Are People because I’ve started a podcast. Listen to it at work or download it and take it with you for the commute, the gym, or into the afterlife. … Continue reading →

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How To Prepare For The Day: Don’t

Posted on January 21, 2013

Despite our best efforts, it is exceedingly difficult to prepare for the day. Outside of being hungry, there are no guarantees of what the coming hours might bring. Literally anything could happen to you once you’re out in the big … Continue reading →

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