Last week I wrote a piece about how journalists have covered the speculation about Elena Kagan’s sexual orientation. What I found in my reporting was that the Fifth Estate has been talking at length about the rumors that say Kagan is a lesbian, while the mainstream media have hardly joined the conversation. I interviewed Slate’sContinue reading “Exploring Journalists’ Role in Covering Kagan’s Sexual Orientation”
Author Archives: Mallary Tenore Tarpley
How Writing, Sharing Stories Has Helped Make Mother’s Day Easier
Not a day goes by when I don’t think of my mom. It’s especially hard not to think about her in early May, when I’m surrounded by mothers and daughters spending time together, commercials advertising Mother’s Day gifts and stories about moms. In years past, Mother’s Day has been especially difficult for me because it’sContinue reading “How Writing, Sharing Stories Has Helped Make Mother’s Day Easier”
Cat Fell out of Window, Still Has Eight Lives Left
My landlord finally put screens in my windows yesterday, so I naturally had all of the windows open last night. For a year, the screens have been broken, so I was looking forward to taking advantage of a cool breeze and fresh air. I didn’t expect, though, to wake up at 5:15 a.m. to seeContinue reading “Cat Fell out of Window, Still Has Eight Lives Left”
Running in the St. Anthony’s Triathlon
Last weekend I ran in my first triathlon — the St. Anthony’s Triathlon in St. Petersburg, Fla. I was part of a relay team of girls who I hardly knew a month ago but who I grew closer with as we worked together to complete each leg of the race. Our team came in sixthContinue reading “Running in the St. Anthony’s Triathlon”
One Week Later, AP Stylebook Users Still Talking about Change from ‘Web site’ to ‘website’
Last week I got a tip that the AP Stylebook would be changing its style for “Web site” to “website.” I knew the news would be big but didn’t expect people to be so vocal on Twitter and in the blogosphere about their thoughts on the change. Some disagreed with the change. Others thought itContinue reading “One Week Later, AP Stylebook Users Still Talking about Change from ‘Web site’ to ‘website’”
Stories about Motherhood, Childhood, Food & Journalism
I went through the articles I’ve posted on my Delicious page recently and realized that there are a lot of stories that have interested me lately. Not surprisingly, they have to do with journalism, moms, childhood and food — the subjects I like to write and read about the most. Here are some of theContinue reading “Stories about Motherhood, Childhood, Food & Journalism”
Personal Essay Sparks Reaction from Dad, Friends, Strangers
When I published a personal essay about my mom and food last week, I wondered what people would say — or if they’d say anything at all. To my surprise, though, the response has been overwhelming. Friends, coworkers, former teachers and strangers have commented on my blog and sent me Facebook messages, Tweets and e-mails.Continue reading “Personal Essay Sparks Reaction from Dad, Friends, Strangers”
How Losing My Mom Led Me to Neglect a Hungry Heart
Last month, I mentioned that I had begun a Poynter course on personal essay writing. My goal in the course was to write an essay about how the death of my mother has affected my relationship with food — today and in the immediate aftermath of her death. This isn’t an easy subject for me toContinue reading “How Losing My Mom Led Me to Neglect a Hungry Heart”
Window Seats Make Way for Curiosity, Good Stories
I’ve always loved window seats. So it was with great interest that I read this New York Times story about a pilot’s pleasure for seats with views. The pilot, Mark Vanhoenacker, explains his reasoning and writes about which cities offer the best views for passengers who are lucky enough to snag a window seat. Sure,Continue reading “Window Seats Make Way for Curiosity, Good Stories”
NYU to Choose Decade’s Top 10 Works of Journalism
New York University plans to select the Top 10 journalism pieces of the decade. The list of nominees includes newspaper series, such as The Boston Globe’s Pulitzer Prize-winning series on abuse in the Catholic church; blog posts, such as FiveThirtyEight’s coverage of the 2008 elections; and books, including Adrian Nicole LeBlanc’s “Random Family: Love, DrugsContinue reading “NYU to Choose Decade’s Top 10 Works of Journalism”
Word on the Street 