Why Is a Candy Bar More Expensive in Manhattan? (Some Theories)

by April 3rd, 2013

Candy bar at the bodega near my house in Brooklyn: $1. Candy bar at the bodega near my office in Midtown Manhattan: $1.25.

I Once Made Calls With Gusto, Now I Unhappily Make Them With The Gusto II

by January 16th, 2013

Matt Powers is maybe a luddite but maybe is not.

Rabies Made Me The Socialist I Am Today

by December 6th, 2012

I tried out universal healthcare and it worked great!!1

Convenient Gadgets at the Convenience Store for Your Convenience

by November 12th, 2012

Convenience store gadgets.

Customize Your Shoes for Cheap by Completely Ruining Them

by October 11th, 2012

If your shoes have holes in them, they need not be trash. You can fix them. I can help.

I Went Home To Surprise My Parents For Their Wedding Anniversary And All I Got Was Free Dinner And Emotional Fulfillment

by September 14th, 2012

We surprised our parents. They bought us dinner.

They May Raise Our Coffee Prices, But They’ll Never Take Our Freedom

by August 27th, 2012

Local man fights injustice with open letter.

The Chairman of the Board of Matt Powers Reports to Investors

by August 17th, 2012

Looking at the second fiscal quarter of 2012 for Matt Powers.

The American Express Customer Service Representative Who Loved Me

by July 27th, 2012

Matt Powers is flattered, but not swayed, by American Express’ advances.

The Oppressive Six Flags Economy

by June 19th, 2012

Matt Powers goes to Six Flags, and comes back forever changed.

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