Archive - Sparks from Culture by David Roberts

November 2024

When Does Gratitude Turn Into Gloating?

We have a family tradition that at certain holiday meals and birthday celebrations we go around the table and ask everyone to say what they’re thankful…

Nov 30 •

An Appeal, A Banana, Slippery Stats

Thirty dollars or thirty-five cents or six million dollars, you decide.

Nov 23 •

My Bad Influence Friend

The '70s, quaaludes, Chivas, and Pot.

Nov 16 •

Two Elections And A Look Of Pure Evil

In 1974, at the age of twelve, I was elected president of the Temple Israel Elementary Sunday School.

Nov 9 •

What it’s Like to Be (Very) Rich in NYC

Anne Kadet's interview of me in which I disclose more than I intended.

Nov 2 •

October 2024

A Scourge Of Bicyclists In Central Park

Entitled fools who don't obey the rules of safety

Oct 26 •

At Home I Was A King Of Infinite Space

But not when it came to Nanosaur

Oct 19 •

My Personal Life Trumps The Election

My wife Deborah and I are co-hosting a gathering at our Manhattan home for Hamptons Community Outreach, a poverty-fighting organization I’ve mentioned…

Oct 12 •

I Am The Villain Of This Story

My repentance as Yom Kippur draws near

Oct 5 •

September 2024

I Blessed My Granddaughter

My superstitious stress about fate

Sep 28 •

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