McSweeney's

I've been fortunate to have had a number of writing angels in my life. McSweeney's is a major one. Much of my short-form humor has shown up in McSweeney's books and the site, and this has led to other things for me, not to mention a memorable book signing and a dear friend or two. So thankful.

The nice people of McSweeneydom continue to run a particular piece of mine each Thanksgiving week: The Butterball Help-Line Help-Line. It tickles me when I see it pop up each year -- I think we're now in year eight -- and I appreciate the love.

If you've read any of Wilfair, you can probably tell I'm into light satire and heavier sentimentality. I think I used to favor satire more, but I'm becoming a bit of a softie as time passes. I do try and keep some bite in the mix, and I'm fond of sassy jokey-joking. But ultimately I crave happy endings in this tumultuous world. Happy endings and meaningful middles.

Anywho. This piece reveals my affection for sassy jokey-joking and for ending on an up note. That's probably who I am, in a nutshell, or at least how I like to write.

Thank you, McSweeney's! I am grateful.

P.S. Sorry, nutmeg.