Brace For F*ckery
Steve UppendahlBrace yourself for a collection of my writing about feminism, politics, humor, and whatever moves me.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 149 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 16 days ago |
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Tales From the Passenger Seat: Teaching Driver’s Ed Is Not For the Faint of Heart
Photo by Pablo Guerrero on Unsplash. Eyes on the road, dude. And both hands on the wheel.
When people hear that I’ve been a middle school teacher for 26 years, they tend to have opinions.
Crazy. Insane. Glutton for punishment. Saint. Pati...
Words That Mean The Opposite Of Their Original Meanings & Nonsensical Words That Piss Me Off
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash. A fair question regarding skibidi.
It’s been said — including by yours truly — that English is among the hardest languages to learn. This is not hyperbole; it’s fact.
The older a person is, the harder it is...
The Resurgence of Zombie
Screenshot from the official YouTube channel of The Cranberries of Dolores O’Riordan. Legends never die.
Music is complex and fascinating.
It can have minimal impact on someone’s life, while bringing meaning and revelation to someone else...
Modern Changes That Are Ass
Photo by Md Mahdi on Unsplash. What time is it? Do I check my phone or my smartwatch?
Technology is an amazing thing. Pretty much. Sometimes it’s nice.
I mean, I like television and planes and cars and the Internet (mostly-ish). Microwave...
The Secrets of a Long Marriage Isn’t Complicated
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash. Love can survive anything — even a man bun.
I’ve been married a long time. As of August 4, 2026, we’re at 25 years of marriage and 29 years of being a couple.
Whenever I stop and think about how long we’v...
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Exhausted and disillusioned middle school teacher and high school varsity coach, writer of articles and short stories, with zero fucks to give.
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