Profiles & Wellness Writing
I write about family, education, health, wellness, culture, people, and personal stories.
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The Little WV Farm with Big Dreams
In Wardensville, Farms Work Wonders grows vegetables, businesses, and opportunities for Appalachian youth.
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A Master of Metals
Hugo Kohl masters a wide variety of metals in his Harrisonburg boutique, using both historic and innovative methods.
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Gordon Campbell’s Aerial Photography
The photos of this Virginia pilot and photographer are valued by homeowners and scientists alike.
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Making School a Happy Place
John and Joyce Wanda grew up in poverty and left Uganda. Their commitment to education took them back. Image courtesy of REACH for Uganda.
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What I’m Reading: Me, Myself & Eli
As a travel writer who scouts for compelling stories, I talk to my cab drivers. Sometimes our conversations lead me to happenin’ musical venues and less-discovered cultural gems. Sometimes they help me deepen my understanding of a whole country.
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Choosing a Wellness Retreat
How to get what you need from a wellness retreat.
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‘You Can Be an American But Not Always Feel Like You’re Seen as One’
Asian Americans were underrepresented in the stories of Wendy Shang's youth. Now she’s writing the books she always wanted to read.
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How to Stop Fighting With Your Kids Over Homework
Is homework a constant source of tension in your household? Students and education experts offer advice to well-meaning parents.
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How I Solved My Hangover Woes
Did I really have to break up with wine?
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The Whiskey Book Club
Think book groups are only for wine-drinking women? Think again.
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How to Vote for Women Every Time You Shop
“Women-Owned” is becoming such a selling point that it is now stamped on products.
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Dancing for My Grateful Dead
Weddings present families with hundreds of choices both momentous and symbolic.
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How to Raise a Reader
Want your kids to become avid readers? Here's how to share the love.
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What Colleges Really Want
Getting ready to apply? Don't stress. Here's what's important in today's competitive landscape. And what's not.
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Simply Delectable
At Thompson Italian, savor the seasonal main dishes … but always leave room for dessert.