Danny Katz
Danny Katz is a columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. He writes the Modern Guru column in the Good Weekend magazine. He is also the author of the books Spit the Dummy, Dork Geek Jew and the Little Lunch series for kids.
Help! My husband eats his food like a toddler
Let’s not make a meal of it, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
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Walked a mate’s dog, but didn’t scoop the poop … Am I still a good friend?
Ask yourself the age-old philosophical question, suggests the Modern Guru: if a poop falls in an empty park and nobody is around to see it, did it really fall?
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
Good Weekend
They have a driveway, but park in the street: what to do with road-hog neighbours?
Try this classic problem-solving technique, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
Good Weekend
DMing someone on their birthday: Lovely, or lost flexing opportunity?
Go public, says our Modern Guru: in competitive birthday-wishing, you’re out to win, win, win.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
Good Weekend
Is it ever acceptable for a guest to do their laundry at your place?
Let’s not talk dirty, says our Modern Guru: in this case, the distance your friend has travelled is key.
- by Danny Katz
Tailgating a tailgater: should I follow my instincts?
Let’s cut to the chase, says our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
Good Weekend
My son loves our neighbours’ dachshund. Can he offer free doggie daycare?
The short answer: it’s a win-win situation, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
Good Weekend
She wants to roam the planet. He wants to stay put and save it. Which argument flies?
Let her scratch that travel itch, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
Good Weekend
This just sucks: How to deal with a post-hike surprise at a cafe
Our Modern Guru on the correct disposal of slimy companions after a bushwalk.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
Good Weekend
Happy 1000th birthday Modern Guru
To celebrate the milestone, we’ve gathered 10 of our favourite Katz columns from recent years - and spoken with the Guru himself (on video).
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
Good Weekend
After 42 years of teaching, I’ve grown to dislike people – and just want me-time. OK?
You’ve earned the right to dislike humanity for the rest of your life, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/by/danny-katz-hve22