Tyranny of The New Yorker

Just came across the video via Writer Unboxed, I've got the same problem with the Times Lit Sup - I've let the subscription lapse, but have kept about a year's worth of back issues. I keep them in a neat-looking box, so now their taunting is at least muffled.

New Yorker guilt is the worst. More than guilt, it's New Yorker shame. Do you think the staff have it too as they recycle unread issues that they helped create?

That's exactly how I feel about my blog feed. I cracked up at your idea that the issues feel left out. That's why I feel bad about the blogs at the bottom of my feed - alphabetically - because I rarely get to them. So sad. The guilt.

Sort of like a ZipCar idea, right? That is so fucking Portland, Yuvi! Love the idea, but the neurotic OCD person that I am would wonder if you washed your hands after taking that crap before the NewYorker comes my way. Just sayin!

I have a similar love hate relationship with The Economist. Not enough time in the week. I'm down to the leaders and a few other bits and bobs, but I can't bring myself to cancel it either.

Great video as always, Yuvi! I used to only read the comics in the New Yorker, and relied on my wife to read the actual "words" each week. Then I drank too much slivovitz one night and dreamed I was stuck in an elevator with Evelyn Wood. When I woke up I discovered I could read an entire New Yorker in less than 4 minutes, cover to cover. Unfortunately, my comprehension and retention are essentially zero, but at least now I have another really fun thing I can do in 4 minutes...

Interesting idea. I too used to read it from cover to cover but fell victim to that monster that is family.... Isn't it funny how that changes everything. My family hates to see me "alone" so they attempt to "help" by making conversation every chance they get no matter what I am doing. My 18 year old says that I look too intense when I am writing and he feels it is his duty to make sure I take a break. I love them but they are minions of the "Don't-write" beast. I'm sure there is a conspiracy.

I fundamentally disagree with you. I think people love sharing scrawny neurotic jews crying I CAN"T DO IT! Or at least that's how I rationalize my marriage.

Great video as always. It's funny the things we give up for the things we care about. Thinking about it a lot in light of this weeks Write For Your Life and Back to Work podcasts (as well as my own decision to quit Code Year). Eventually you get to a point where you realize that you've maxed yourself out being a husband, parent, employee, blogger, podcaster. Things like learning to code, reading a ton of books, seeing people I once called friends, they tend to have to go. Although I like the co-op idea... perhaps I can try that out on my friendships. I'm someone's friend once every four weeks and there are others to take my place as I pursue other interests in the interim...