Author Archives: Andy Chrestman

Gleason and Grief’s Bitch Slaps

The night of September 25, 2006 will be with me forever.  I had just started dating my wife Sarah who, like many others, has a tangible passion for the New Orleans Saints.  Perhaps it was my season tickets and not … Continue reading

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A case for third-party voting

“What the fuck?  Five percent?” — Reuben Leonard Chrestman III [on his decision to cast his first third party vote] Politics is rarely a topic of conversation in our family.  Any discussion of ideologies or political candidates almost always gives … Continue reading

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My Dearest Marshmallow Man

Dear Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Well, we had a nice run this year, didn’t we?  For the last 26 days, you have graced our tiny front yard with your humongous presence.   I know that not everyone in this gang was … Continue reading

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