
The beaming brilliance of Holmes and Poirot
Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot are the two most famous (fictional)
detectives out there, and there’s no reason not to love them.

The Quick Take files: the lost articles of Daimler Koch
The author of Quick Take reveals the stories that time (almost) forgot

Holiday Gift-Giving is giving stress to those with less
Gift-giving during Christmas can feel like such a dreadful expectation, especially for those who don’t have the money to spend on gifts.

More than just a Jewish Christmas, Hanukkah is about celebrating who I am
The holiday began in the 2nd century BCE. It represents the a revolution and how powerful a group of oppressed people can be.

Quick Take 7
Why you have too proofraed
Proofreading is very important, as you can see by the titel

Quick Take 6
Daydreaming is actually awesome
Daydreaming is perhaps the quickest and best way I get anything done.

It’s wrong to ignore your right to vote
According to the US Census Bureau, individuals between the ages of 18 and 29 have the lowest voter turnout by age group.

Don’t get tricked by your treats
Increasing occurences of altered candy leaves parents and teens worrying. Instead of traditional trick-or-treating, here are some safer alternatives.

Quick Take
Why I write about the things I do
Or, why I choose to write about the small stuff

Racism: Alive and well behind the scenes at City Hall
Openly racist remarks from three Hispanic L.A. City Council members were leaked in a recording, forcing former Council President Nury Martinez, who represents much of Van Nuys, to resign her post.

Quick Take
The importance of perfect timing
One of the most important parts of the writing process is knowing when to start in the first place.

Quick Take
The humor in writing
The funniest mistakes in the English language are those hidden in plain sight.