Aaron Traister is currently working on a semi-autobiographical novel about his recent trip to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, called "A Million Different Pickles." Between you and me, about 85 percent of it is made up.

Aaron Traister's Salon stories

Friday, Dec 4, 2009 17:01 PST

Is my kids making me not smart?

Stay-at-home fatherhood dulls my intellect to a nub. Excuse me while I ponder the subtext of "Hippos Go Berserk"
Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 18:01 PST

And may your first child be a feminine child

People did victory laps when my wife gave birth to a boy. Why was the reaction to our next baby, a girl, so cold?
Thursday, Sep 10, 2009 03:18 PDT

Love in the time of terrorism

Sept. 11 ruined countless lives. Should I feel guilty that it changed mine irrevocably -- for the better?
Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 03:22 PDT

Michael Vick vs. Tony Danza: Who's the boss?

Both men are coming to Philadelphia for high-profile projects. But only one of them has something to teach kids
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009 03:20 PDT

It's hot! It's sexy! It's ... marriage!

Am I the only person who actually enjoys being hitched these days?
Tuesday, Jun 9, 2009 03:30 PDT

Dude, man up and start acting like a mom

How I learned to stop sulking and embrace my life as a stay-at-home father

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