Now and then I come across a photo that brings my husband back to life, and for one sweet moment, Jon is there in all his ineffable Jon-ness. Read more.
journalism
Widowed: We Were Two People — And a Marriage
Jon and I were two people — and the marriage we’d created over the years. Read more.
Widowed: The Superman at My House
The Superman we spotted on Hollywood Boulevard was gorgeous. But Jon, my husband, was the man for me. He was the Superman at my house. Read more.
The Oakland Tribune Tower — A 1923 Structure With a Twenty-First Century View
As a reporter, I was never invited to the lofty heights of the Oakland Tribune Tower. On the paper’s last day of publication I finally got my chance. Read more.
Oakland Tribune: The Trib Is Dead, Long Live the Tribbers
The Oakland Tribune is dead. But dozens of Trib staffers live on. On the California paper’s last day, they gathered for a wake. Read more.
My First Royalty Check Has Arrived — How Cool Is That?
Hey! Hey! My very first royalty check has arrived. It’s not big bucks, but it’s real. Read more.
The Writing Room: Writing Tips — Free for Nothing!
I just discovered a site called Nieman Storyboard — great tips for nonfiction writers