The Power of Creativity
The wonderful folks at Healthy Hildegard asked me about the power of creativity. So I told 'em what I THOUGHT.
The legend of Theodosia
A brilliant woman, a mystery off the North Carolina coast, a haunting portrait, possible incest, possible pirates, war, love, murder and revolution...I'd say THIS Atlas Obscura story has to be one of my favorite histories I've ever written. Ever
KCHUNG radio interview: The Charming Mistakes of my Youth
Want to hear my thoughts on childhood, the south's rise and fall and the merits of Jewel's artistry? Give a listen to THIS episode of The Charming Mistakes of My Youth with the brilliant Susannah Tantemsapya! Just go to the archives, click on 9/15/16 and chose the show!
Bedding Betty Pack
In THIS, my latest for Atlas Obscura, the astounding Betty Pack, who did ALOT of rad things- like seduce the priest who was converting her to Catholicism, and then single-handedly rescue said priest from jail and certain death during the Spanish Civil War.
Ghost Rail
There are so many legends of ghosts on railroad tracks- well in THIS story for Kcet #MyCACoast, I take a look at an entire ghost RAILROAD! Boom!
Pioneer Cemetery Flashlight Tour!
Join me and Atlas Obscura as we take THIS ghostly tour of the fascinating Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar on Oct. 15th, just in time for Halloween!
LA River take me home...
In THIS, my first story for Ventura Blvd Magazine, a round-up of LA River goings-on.
I left my cake out in the rain (MacArthur Park)
I just absolutely adored writing THIS snapshot of summertime in Los Angeles parks during the 1910s for Curbed LA. People are the best, y'all.
Discovering San Francisco
In my THIS, my latest for Kcet #MyCACoast, the tale of Sweeney Ridge.
My dream house...
In THIS, my latest for Curbed, the history of the most fascinating, beautiful, unique beach house in Malibu- Barbara Streisand's mansion complete with underground mall (look it up) be dammed.
Blood on the Rails
In THIS, my latest for LA Weekly- a story that has fascinated me for years. It has everything- murder, a woman-hunt, rumors, romance and checked bags full of some very tragic cargo.
A mean pinball...
In THIS history for Aeon, those decades pinball was banned from NYC, LA, Chicago etc. etc.- the man is always trying to ruin our flipping fun!
Surfing USA
In THIS, my latest for Kcet #MyCACoast, the super rad saga of surfing in Santa Cruz.
Gold Coast Tour for Atlas Obscura!
Join me and Atlas Obscura on Sept.11th, as I lead THIS tour of the Gold Coast of Santa Monica. If you love the podcast, "You Must Remember This," then this is the tour for you!