Category Archives: Tales of Shocking Shockery

The Secret Lives of 5 Famous Children’s Authors

Posted on February 7, 2010 by cogamble

Shel Silverstein drew randy cartoon and wrote blue poetry for Playboy? Dr. Seuss advocated the extermination of Japanese people? Aesop was an insufferable bastard? Continue reading →

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“Smear the Queer” and Why I Don’t Play Sports

Posted on September 4, 2009 by cogamble

When I was young I rarely engaged in sports. A fat kid who bruised easily, the only time I broke a sweat is when I leaned too close to the toaster oven waiting for my pizza bagels. I was so fat my parents had to rub Vaseline on my thighs to keep them from chaffing. I wish I had not just said/written that. Continue reading →

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A Touchy Subject -or- Don’t Fear My Son’s Penis

Posted on September 4, 2009 by cogamble

Having a baby boy, we’ve come to find, is different than the demands of a baby girl. Adding that XY contribution, Dalton has brought a certain special brand of maleness to our home, especially lately for Dalton has taken to grabbing his junk.

A lot. Continue reading →

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