Took some time off from updating the site but not from writing. I thought I’d share a few of my legacy.com pieces here. I have so much fun doing them, exploring people’s lives. The story from my October offerings that…
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What does your bumper sticker say about you?
That’s the premise of this Philadelphia Inquirer story.
Welcome home, Sarah!
Sarah Murnaghan came home from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia today, two new lungs in place and working. Sarah has cystic fibrosis and has been gravely ill for the last six months. Her story drew national attention when her parents…
A love so strong…
The Ben Folds’ song “The Luckiest” was part of our wedding processional. I love the lyrics, including the unconventional way he explains what true love is: “Next door, there’s an old man, who lived ’til his 90s and one day,…
Kabul Camera
Thanks to the magic of Skype, film maker Tarique Qayumi and I recently talked about returning to his native Afghanistan and creating a TV series unlike anything the country had ever seen. My favorite part of the interview was when…
“Glamping,” the upscale side of camping
As my friends know, I am not a camper. (Proof: The great Duluth camping failure of 2004.) I’m more of a “room service” girl. But after reporting this story for the Inquirer, I might give glamping a try.
New gig: legacy.com
I’ve just begun writing for legacy.com. My first posted piece is about a young man named Taylor Loyd. I interviewed Taylor’s mother and father on the day of their son’s funeral. They were gracious and open and patient. I was…
Zip lining, anyone?
Being a hard-hitting journalist, I had to try a zip line before I tried one. And it was great. I can’t wait to get back to Go Ape and I’m definitely planning a trip to Spring Mountain. Rope ladders, Tarzan…
Ever had a pen pal? What about a pen friend?
Philadelphian Tina Fuoco and Vanessa Hunt of Auckland, New Zealand, have been corresponding for almost 30 years. Randomly matched in grade school, their bond remains strong, even if they’ve only met in person three times. I talk about their relationship…
Brooklyn Flea Comes to Philly in today’s Inquirer
Another torturous story: Going shopping at Philly’s version of the Brooklyn Flea. Read it here.