biography
The Brainstorm
On conjuring ideas; plus, Eleanor Coppola's memoir, mah-jonng madness, and some animal yoga that better not come to Atlanta. Hello readers, Where do your ideas come from? Sometimes I get mine from reading and chatting with people and seeing this show or that exhibit. I also get them
For the Love of Labor
Historian Cathryn J. Prince talks about labor activist Pauline Newman; plus, granny grafitti, P-Funk's Mothership, and a few other odds and ends. Hello, hello! Here's hoping you all have had another wonderful week! Today we've got journalist and author Cathryn J. Prince here telling
Perspective
It all depends on how you look at it; plus, a French lesson, a dad who sings his toddler's songs, Tayari Jones is back, and a few things I'm enjoying. Hello readers, How are you this week? Hit reply and let me know. If you have
Meet-Cute
Tell me how you lovebirds met; plus, Justin and Amanda Leonard's romance, Claire Tabouret's controversial stained glass, American Woman(?), and a few things I'm enjoying. Hi readers, One thing about me: I'm a sucker for a how-they-met story. It's probably
Heavy Hitters
Big Papi and his do-gooder rum; plus, Anjali Enjeti's latest book Ballot, living like Thoreau, and an ode to a runner-up. Hello readers, How are things in your world? As a features writer, I have an ever-changing list of people, places and things that I'd like
En Pointe
A questionable method for pitching stories; plus, the Miami City Ballet turns 40, a very metal opera star, and Bjork. Hello readers, How has the first full week of 2026 treated you? I'll tell you how it has treated me: on Monday I discovered Nama chocolate, a Japanese
Fade into 2026
Reflections on a good year, and a wonderful soul; plus, artist Nicole Newsted, a good cookie recipe, and 2026 Bingo. Hello reader, Happy New Year. When I reflect on 2025, I know that despite the headlines, it was full of blessings, from meaningful travel, to engrossing work, and the knowledge
Get Back
"Every work of art needs a spine – an underlying theme, a motive for coming into existence." -- Twyla Tharp
Sure Shot
"I don't know what I would have done if I had to work for my living." -- Harry Benson
Monkey Business
“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right. ” -- Dr. Jane Goodall
