Dear Ben: You messaged me today to tell me you were quitting the internet. You sent a link to your explanation, and that was it. You’re done. Wow. I’ve heard this sentiment from a few people lately, and I’m amused by it. It’s as if the internet has failed you in some way, so you’re dumping it. Whereas I think ...

Dear Internet: I have this idea for a website that’s been knocking around in my head for a week or so. I like the concept, but somehow it’s striking me as not a ‘me’ thing. So I’m just going to throw it out there and see what you guys think about it. OK? Good. This site would be a service ...

Dear Friends: After some high-quality, gut-wrenching, intensive what-color-is-my-parachute-style brainstorming, I have made an important decision. If I do indeed lose my job (an event which it seems will likely occur sooner than later), I am going to become a trucker. I have absolutely no training or experience, but those shortcomings are nothing compared to what I do have in excess: ...

Dear Friends: As a practical person, I am a lover of clear-cut situations, yes-no answers, and reliable consistency. I work well with rules, and establishing, then adhering to, systems. I like to know that x + y will always equal z. However, in the realm of human behavior, all of this logic fails me completely. Now, I have a confession ...