The Life of a Writer

I'm an observer of life. I will always ask you to tell me a story.

A journalism professor taught me I am only as good as my next story.

All great stories have an antagonist, a protagonist and a fair dose of drama.
The value of being worthless
Once upon a time I was a very busy journalist. I wrote for leading business and legal publications, travel magazines and network TV. I covered a variety of topics rangin
I want to be a Gen Z social media bombshell
Gen Zers are a mystery to me. They have more power and influence than generations before them but can also be under motivated, disrespectful, disengaged and entitled. It's a dizzyi
The Day Dad Needed A Pacemaker
A few years ago my dad and I were standing outside a restaurant waiting to be seated and in the course of conversation I made a random comment about a baseball player
I want to return to Pooh Corner
I spent another New Year’s Eve alone. No party favors, crummy finger food or family gatherings. Instead I spent the evening bingeing YouTube. While f
My colonoscopy wasn’t too hideous
I had my first colonoscopy two weeks ago. In the months leading up to the procedure I was nervous. I’d heard that the cleanse, which takes place the day before the tes
After 8,032 days it’s time for a vacation
I’m going on an 11-day cruise to Alaska to see its natural beauty, breath the fresh air, see towns such as Ketchikan, Juneau, and Anchorage.
The girl who stole our hearts
I recently completed the adoption of the best rescue dog in the world. In late 2023 she was found behind a Walmart, in a dumpster, in California’s Central Valley,
Why I Don’t Go On Summer Vacation During The Summer
What you’ll learn in this story: The most popular US destinations Big city destinations can be hot, crowded and expensive Australia and Africa offer great summe
How To Travel With Your Expensive Camera
In this article you will learn: How to travel with your expensive (or inexpensive) camera gear What camera gear you should pack The best way to get through TSA How to