Harry Sawyers's discussions

Tracy, I'm with you—grew up in the south, went to church with those same folks, and have no interest in it now. The other night, I met another young dad my age (early 30s) who apparently regularly attends church. Realized how rare it is to hear someone say that. Maybe it's just my peer group, or the effect of living… Read more

Definitely had to scroll back up to see who wrote this brilliant prophylactic monologue. Jia, could we have a counterpoint from the puddle of vomit at the other end of the car? Read more

Veggie Whopper. The order may confuse the cashier, but such a thing can be done. Read more

This one was long, repetitive, frustrating—and for a 7-year-old, scary as hell.

Because isn't Larson's cartoon a misreading of the mirror? He seems to show the eye as if the statement is "objects in the mirror appear closer than they are," not "are closer than they appear." Read more

This one always bothered me.

I moved to Illinois just over a year ago, after spending 30 years in the south and then the east coast. A few things have come as a surprise. Read more

The file name is lac-one-v2.jpg. It's nice, but version 1 was better.

Even if the job itself is just a means to earn a living, you always end up enjoying the personal connections you make—colleagues, contacts, etc—even if the whole basis of your relationship is getting together to complain about work! Read more

Bavette's is good! Read more

Hey now, be fair to NYC's hospitals. In a contest of sickness per square foot, I'd put any of the city's crowded, loud, run-down maternity wards up against the sidewalk. Read more

Congrats, Anish! There is some good advice here and it's a well-intentioned post. Alas, a lot of it goes out the window when you're caring for a new baby...and a toddler. Read more

Matt, this is a pretty reasonable stance, and I'm glad you explained it. Read more

That was startlingly accurate and coherent. Read more

The team also said in Forbes that traffic was a factor: Read more

Is his profanity always this articulate? Such cadence, such delivery! He oughta manage a fuckin' debate team. Read more

Balfour started it? Why? Read more

Thanks for that answer! Read more

Thanks for the recommendations! Read more

Any XC90 drivers out there recommend getting one? Read more