J.P. Devine

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Published
September 28, 2013

I love burgers, and so does America

Hamburgers are us. They’ve written songs and poems about burgers. They’re part of every occasion in our lives — barbecues, weddings, even funerals.
Published
September 20, 2013

Boxed in by the ‘Obama thing’

If J.P. Devine’s special shoebox ever goes up in flames, so do his political fortunes.
Published
September 14, 2013

Stockpiling advice now that the Cold War is back

The Cold War is back and readers are asking: what to do when the bombs start falling? Here’s some advice on stock-piling.
Published
August 30, 2013

In his dreams, a call to glory

J.P. Devine is making a list and checking it twice, just in case that call from Pope Francis comes true.
Published
August 23, 2013

Ganging up on the routine physical

The prospect of group time at the doctor’s office has J.P. Devine wondering which casual acquaintance will know his most intimate secrets.
Published
August 16, 2013

Wanted: New ‘bestie’; males only, please

J.P. Devine has decided he needs a new best friend to talk about guy things with.
Published
August 9, 2013

Overthinking the smart meter menace

That little yellow box on the side of J.P. Devine’s house is trouble brewing— for someone else.
Published
August 2, 2013

Praise Jesus and put the hammer down

When it comes to learning how to drive in southern California, the watchword is “vamonos.”
Published
July 26, 2013

George? Who knew?

Before the name of the royal tyke was known, J.P. Devine took time out to speculate.
Published
July 20, 2013

‘The Girl and Death’ … from Russia with love

“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” — William Faulkner.