Bearing Witness
Last night I had the chance to speak at Martini’s Matter, a space where you can enjoy a cocktail while raising money for a local charity....
Stepping Out of the Echo Chamber
Today I interviewed a girl who walked from Guatemala to Texas alone at 17 years old. She works 60 hours a week (Chipotle during the day,...
Risk. Give.
On this night one year ago, I sat up in bed, unable to sleep. After all, I had big day ahead of me. I was sharing a project I had mostly...
The Great Listen
Last night, I held a pop-up book club at a local brewery to sip tasty brews and, I suppose more importantly, talk about Without a Trace....
Sharing the spotlight
When some of the region’s most talented young actors invite you to join them on stage, you go. Just before the curtain came up on Rock...
Eyes Up
My colleagues and I recently took one of our summer interns out for a farewell lunch. He’s a bright UVA student with a passion for...
Chalked Sunshines
Guess who returned for another weekend of fun? Our three favorite girls were back and in full glorious force. We built Lego castles,...
Risk everything
I can’t get a picture of a chubby blonde girl out of my head. She’s standing up straight against a wooden cupboard, her blue eyes doing...
Foster means giving
We went to one of our favorite restaurants Sunday night, the Wine Kitchen. That’s where we most often go when we have a milestone to...
Don't mess with her
I just came in from a three-hour bike ride. Enjoyed a beer with friends afterward. Noticed the tan lines have already formed halfway up...
