I enjoy doing nontechnical pieces, where my writing and attention to detail can really shine. Here are some of my favorites.
Hall Jackson Kelley: lost champion of Oregon looks at a failed pioneer, who didn’t fail at all. American Spirit magazine. |
 Tabletop biosphere is a fun DIY exploration of the ecological cycles that keep us all alive. MAKE magazine. |
 Cities of the Dead visits the place that stuff goes to die — the self-storage palace. Alternet. |
 Knitalong is a whole book, celebrating the culture of collaborative craft. Beautifully produced by Stewart Tabori & Chang/Harry Abrams. |
 Slices to Dream On digs into the sickly sweet history of American wedding cakes. American Spirit. |
Good Will Hunting looks at problematic collaborations between hunters and environmentalists. It was my first real piece of journalism, and was noted by Library Journal. From The Bear Deluxe. |