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There may be an upside to Facebook birthdays. They remind us how easy it is to be brief and polite online.

Oct 14

An interview isn't just a story about a conversation, it's an opportunity to readjust your perspective.

Oct 7

I took up letter writing years ago for reasons I'll explain but making someone decrypt your handwriting is a strange leisure activity.

Sep 29

Heading back into local journalism is satisfying if a little depressing.

Sep 7

I'm starting to think shouting at people might not work

Aug 23

And I don't have a very satisfying response

Aug 15

Being in the absolute right can make people a lot less empathetic

Aug 1

Plus! Day Drinking on Delmarva Returns

Jul 15

And other questions about what we all "really" believe

Jun 20

Marketing a true-crime story about reptilian overlords is a lot harder than I thought it would be. I spend a lot of time assuring people that this book…

Jun 10

I’m not nuts about living in a world where people are expected to have a considered opinion on everything at the ready.

May 27

Plus, a Love Song to Sherry Shriner

May 17

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