Earlier this week my editor sent me a link to a song that one of Poynter’s faculty members found via Twitter. After hearing the “Copy Editor’s Lament” song, I couldn’t help but want to write about it. I interviewed Christopher Ave, the man who wrote and recorded it, and wrote the piece shortly thereafter. IContinue reading “Story Behind the ‘Copy Editor’s Lament’ Song”
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Finding a Place to Call Home
It took a while for my family to get used to the idea of me calling Florida “home.” “But this is your home,” my dad would say, referring to the house in my tiny hometown of Holliston, Mass. “Well, that’ll always be home,” I’d say. “It’s just not home right now.” Home. Is it theContinue reading “Finding a Place to Call Home”
Clara Gets Tangled Up in Fun, Mischief
Clara is much like a child who always has one paw in the cookie jar and the other on the counter, the laptop keyboard, or just the spot where you don’t want it to be. She races around the apartment every morning after her internal alarm clock wakes her up at 6 a.m. Sometimes IContinue reading “Clara Gets Tangled Up in Fun, Mischief”
Having a Ball Making Cake Balls
I recently joined a craft group that some St. Petersburg Times folks started last fall. Joining the group has given me an excuse to rekindle my creativity by doing origami, making earrings and more. I hosted the last craft party and spiced it up a bit. In place of a traditional craft, my friend andContinue reading “Having a Ball Making Cake Balls”
Saddened by Rocky Mountain News’ Closure
The Rocky Mountain News announced today that it would cease publication on Friday. This is, no doubt, sad news not just for the Rocky but for the industry as a whole. So many news organizations are struggling to survive that when one paper dies, it makes the demise of other papers seem that much moreContinue reading “Saddened by Rocky Mountain News’ Closure”
Tackling BBC’s 100 Books List
My friend recently posted the BBC’s 100 books list. I looked at her list and put Xs next to the books I’ve read. I was surprised to learn that I’ve read 48 of the books. (I knew being an English major would pay off someday!) I hope to read them all eventually, though some ofContinue reading “Tackling BBC’s 100 Books List”
Reporting on the New York Post’s Editorial Cartoon
Last week I reported a piece with my colleague Steve Myers about the New York Post‘s editorial cartoon, which many are calling racist: “Ted Rall, president of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists, doesn’t think Wednesday’s New York Post editorial cartoon was penned by a racist. But he does think it was a ‘misfire,’ a ‘cheap formContinue reading “Reporting on the New York Post’s Editorial Cartoon”
Clara’s First Kitty Play Date
Clara had lots of firsts this week, the most significant of which was a kitty play date Thursday night. One of my friends just got a cat a few days before I did, and our other friend got a cat last summer. Hoping the cats will ultimately become the best of friends, we introduced twoContinue reading “Clara’s First Kitty Play Date”
Twitter Tatoos — The Next Big Thing?
So here’s a guy who wants to start tattooing his forearm with different people’s Twitter names. People interested in having their names tattooed on his arm can place a bid to @drew on Twitter, using the hashtag #twittertattoo. Proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish foundation. Thanks to @mashable for the tip. I wonder if people areContinue reading “Twitter Tatoos — The Next Big Thing?”
New York Times Magazine Profiles Neko Case
I recently started listening to Neko Case, an alt country singer/songwriter from Virginia. Most of the time when I mention her name to people, they say they’ve never heard of her. That may change now thanks to a New York Times Magazine piece that ran in Sunday’s paper. I’m glad to see her getting someContinue reading “New York Times Magazine Profiles Neko Case”
Word on the Street 