Ben Friedman, Author at HARDTIMES

March 1, 2023

NEW YORK — Local dominatrix Angela Jones is parading her sub around while he wears her Doc Martens in order…

February 28, 2023

Hey bud. Can we talk a minute? I think you’re old enough where we can talk man to man about…

February 2, 2023

Until recently I’ve never sweated any of this talk about how automation will replace humans in the workforce. But the…

January 31, 2023

HOLDREDGE, Neb. — Local teen Marissa Jenson is still dutifully waiting for her much older boyfriend to return home after…

January 24, 2023

CULVER CITY, Calif. — “Wheel of Fortune” contestant and local punk Bruce Hughes inadvertently challenged the game rules after asking…

January 22, 2023

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. — A highly sought after stick-and-poke tattoo artist at the notorious Pelican Bay State Prison revealed to…

December 28, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore. — Decemberists lead singer Colin Meloy brought recording to a halt and began frantically asking band members if…

December 25, 2022

The memories of Christmases of my youth never fail to fill my heart. Sure the gifts were great, but the…

December 24, 2022

Christmas is the one time of year family can come together and celebrate what truly matters: being beleaguered by extended…

December 12, 2022

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Local police officer Brad Chapman allegedly planted a pot brownie at an elementary school’s bake sale,…