The NYRB approves of me! At least enough to pass my most recent McSweeneys piece along on their Facebook page. I love approval.

Why, that's a nice surprise

My story "Hospitality" in Wheelhouse was voted one of the top ten best online stories of 2009.

Now the public can vote for the top three! Feel free to vote for me, I won't stop you or anything.

And hey, look at that!

I warranted a mention on Dadwagon, the awesome dad-oriented parenting site maintained by my friend Matt Gross (better known as the NYT's Frugal Traveler).

Feel the soft little bag where Dmitri hides his shameful money.

Check out my Baby's Touch n' Feel Guide to Russian Literature on McSweeney's Internet Tendency.