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…
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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.
“Hits with Knits” in today’s “Philadelphia Inquirer”
I spent some time in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park with artist Melissa Haims recently. Her crochet needles were flying the entire time we spoke. If you get a chance, go out and see her great work.
From The Ochberg Society for Trauma Journalism’s “Acts of Witness,” my piece on Hurricane Katrina
If you’re not familiar with The Dart Center and the Ochberg Society for Trauma Journalism, check them out. They’re a great resource for any journalist. They recently asked me to write a piece reflecting on covering, and recovering from, Hurricane…
The Joy of a Mother-Daughter Book Club — in The Philadelphia Inquirer
I was able to hang with a great group of women while writing this story. Check it out here, before the pay wall locks you out, here.
Taking Tidiness to its Most Obsessive
My interview with artist Ursus Wehrli appears in today’s “Philadelphia Inquirer.” Wehrli, who is also a comedian, likes things neat. His new book, “”The Art of Clean-Up: Life Made Neat and Tidy” shows how he’d clean up everything from the…
Philadelphia Public Interest Information Network
New day, new client. This exciting new website is now up and running and I’m thrilled to be writing for them. Check out my first story, on the mess that is the Philadelphia charter school application process.
Political dating
This ran the day after Election Day. It was interesting trying to figure out how to write it without knowing who won: http://articles.philly.com/2012-11-07/news/34974498_1_new-websites-political-junkie-facebook-friends Also, I did another fun story about political Halloween costumes: http://articles.philly.com/2012-11-01/news/34838427_1_pierre-s-costumes-mitt-romney-spirit-halloween
Michelle Ortiz Profile
Hello! Sorry for the radio silence. I have a lot of articles that’ll be published in the next few weeks, but I’ve just been quietly working on others. Today’s contribution: A profile of Philadelphia artist Michelle Ortiz: http://www.philly.com/philly/living/20121024_Eyes_on_the_big_picture.html