Copied below you'll find a selection of published clips in my various areas of specialization.

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Travel

New Orleans - French Quarter History:

"A Brief History of the French Quarter"
All About Mardi Gras - January, 2015

This story takes a look at the people, places, and events that shaped New Orleans' most famous neighborhood.

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St. Louis - Soulard History:

"Mardi Gras in St. Louis' Soulard Neighborhood"
All About Mardi Gras - January, 2015

This article delves into the food, history, architecture, and favorite pets of the quaint historic neighborhood that hosts the biggest Mardi Gras celebration in the Midwest (with upwards of 70,000 attendees).

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San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter History:

"History of the Gaslamp Quarter"
All About Mardi Gras - January, 2015

From its past as a red light district to its present as a mecca for shopping, dining, nightlife, architectural landmark tours, and the annual Mardi Gras celebration, this story profiles San Diego's famous Gaslamp Quarter.

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Onboard Health & Hygiene:
"Cold Comfort"
Airline Passenger Experience, February 2014

From the common cold to more virulent infectious diseases, this article examines the airline experience and its potential for promoting and facilitating the spread of illness.

'Cold Comfort' looks at commercial procedures as well as governmental regulations, offering passenger and crew strategies for cleaner and healthier air travel.

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Onboard Waste Management:

"Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle"
Airline Passenger Experience, December 2013

This article is an examination of airline waste management. It profiles the airlines’ ongoing efforts to reduce the amount of material put on board, reuse everything that can reasonably be repurposed, and efficiently recycle as much of the remaining material as possible. Areas of concern include: food and beverage (F&B), cabin services, passenger waste, lavatories, and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO). The author reminds readers that efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle depend on the "buy-in" of both airlines and passengers.

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Rosemary Beach, Florida:

"That's Rosemary, Baby"
The Irish Times Weekend Edition (Magazine) August 3, 2013

This article looks at luxury beach bumming on the Florida Panhandle.

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Pet Travel & Relocation:

"Chew Toys In Coach"
Airline Passenger Experience (APEX) Editor's Blog, July 2013

This article looks at long distance pet relocation and airline pet travel.

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Onboard Dining:

"Savour The Flavour"
Airline Passenger Experience, June 2013

This article looks at the effects of culture, regional/seasonal product availability, religious, and ethnic food preferences on in-flight food and beverage service.

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African Duty Free:

"It's Time For Africa"
Airline Rtail News (AR News), June 2013

The article examines the future of duty free markets in Africa, including the comments and perspectives of numerous trade and industry experts.

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International Relocation:

"Moving Overseas: What You Need To Know Before You Go"
Airline Passenger Experience (APEX) Editor's Blog, April 2013

This article looks at long distance pet relocation and airline pet travel.

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Accessibility for Passengers With Reduced Mobility:

"The Wheels of Change"
Airline Passenger Experience, April 2013

This article looks at many layers and levels of accessibility in onboard services, regulation/oversight, and in airport and aircraft design.

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Airline Amenity Kits:

"Soft Landings"
Airline Passenger Experience, April 2013

This article examines the contents, function, and development of the amenity kits handed out in first class and business cabins.

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Albany, Georgia:

"Home Again"
Points North, February 2013

A southern boy rediscovers his taste buds.

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Dublin, Ireland:

"Dublin: The Past Meets The Present"
Serndib (The Magazine of SriLanken Airlines), August 2012

Look inside Dublin's historic, modern, and outdoor attractions.

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NORWAY:

"Arctic Cruising"
Highroads, March - April 2011

Winter cruising along the coast of Norway, with ports of call including Bergen, Ålesund, Tromso, Honningsvag, and Kirkenes, and shore excursions such as dog sledding, and a King Crab Safari

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BRITISH COLUMBIA:

"Golden Ticket"
Highroads, January - February 2011

Step aboard British Columbia’s Rocky Mountaineer and experience luxury rail travel and premiere GoldLeaf Service through the Canadian backcountry.

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ARIZONA:

"Coming Full Circle"
Home & Away, January - February 2010

A profile of Page, Arizona, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon, and the Grand Circle (the largest collection of National Parks in the United States, and all located within 150 miles of Page, AZ)

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ST. LUCIA- THE WORLD:

"Cool Cache"
New Mexico Journey, November - December 2009

A firsthand look at the travel techno-craze Geocaching, including a high-tech treasure hunt in windswept St. Lucia, and a kid-friendly caching excursion in Georgia.

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THE NETHERLANDS:

"Dutch Treats"
Home & Away, March - April 2009

Daytripping through the Dutch countryside around Amsterdam - Highlights include: Kukenhof Gardens, Kröller-Müller Museum, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Edam, Apeldoorn, Enkhuizen, and the Zuiderzeemuseum

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CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY:

"Paradise Found"
Highroads, January - February 2009

Honor Mansion and the family run businesses in and around Healdsburg and the Russian River Valley section of Sonoma County, California

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SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA(SOUTH KOREA):

"Seoul Discovery"
NWA World Traveler(Northwest Airlines), November 2007

Old and new, techno-crazy and traditional, this story takes us deep inside South Korea's bustling capital.

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TEXAS HILL COUNTRY:

"Texas Hill Country"
ASU Travel Guide, April 2006

Fredericksburg, Austin, and San Antonio each offer visitors something different. Collectively they represent the heart and soul of Hill Country in Central Texas, a land of natural splendor, high quality of life, and surprising historical, cultural, and recreational possibilities.

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FOOD

 

New Orleans Mardi Gras Diner Food:

"Local Hero"
All About Mardi Gras, published May 2014

A profile of Slim Goodies diner, one of New Orleans' best-loved local joints, Slim Goodies is credited with being the first restaurant to reopen after Hurricane Katrina and the ensuing floods. But beyond the support Slim Goodies has shown for their community, and the success they've received in return, this no muss, no fuss diner serves up great breakfast and brunch fare.

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Albany, Georgia:

"Home Again"
Points North, February 2013

A southern boy rediscovers his taste buds.

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DINING IN GALICIAN SPAIN

"Culinary Pilgrimage in Galicia"
Home & Away - Online, April 2010

Travel to Santiago de Compstella, and the vineyards, cheese making regions, and seaside villages of Galicia to explore the sources of some of Spain's most iconic dishes.

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INDIANA WINEMAKING

"Drinking in Indiana"
Home & Away - Online, August 2009

A look at Indiana's key role in the history of American winemaking, and a look at wineries, wines, and wine trails throughout the state - part of a multi-part series on Midwest wine written by myself and others for AAA Home & Away.

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ST. LUCIA

"The Taste of Paradise"
Chile Pepper Magazine, February 2007

A trip to St. Lucia's first Rum & Food Festival, and a walk through the central market in Castries - Enjoy "Sexy Cuisine" at world famous Ladera Resort, and learn to pair and compare rums from around the Caribbean with terrific dishes from the islands.

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FILM

SCREENWRITING PARTNERSHIPS:

"Til Death Do Us Part"
Script Magazine, July - August 2006

This piece takes the experiences of numerous working screenwriters and other professionals (all involved in successful Hollywood partnerships) and condenses their hard-earned advice and received wisdom into a list of "dos" and "don't even think about its" for anyone considering writing a screenplay with a partner.

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SCREENWRITING OUTSIDE LOS ANGELES

"You Can Go Home Again"
Script Magazine, November - December 2004

An in-depth look at making a living as a screenwriter while living outside Los Angeles, including nuts and bolts tips from notable professional screenwriters who consistently write and sell their work while living outside of Los Angeles.

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INDEPENDENT PRODUCER LYDIA DEAN PILCHER

"Documenting Drama"
Continental Magazine (Continental Airlines), November 2006

A profile of Lydia Dean Pilcher, a New York-based producer with an amazing string of critically acclaimed films to her credit, including: Iron-Jawed Angels, Cradle Will Rock, Hysterical Blindness, and numerous films by Myra Nair.

Lydia gave me my first job in the film industry, and I was thrilled to be able to return the favor by interviewing her for the "Idea Makers" section of Continental Magazine.

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THEATRE

THE HERALD TIMES: Bloomington, IN - I've been the freelance theatre critic and performing arts reporter for this local Indiana paper since 2005. My reviews, profiles, and feature stories (in excess of 200 published articles) cover university, local, regional, and national productions, personalities, and companies.

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ONLINE TRAVEL

MOROCCO:

Morocco On the Verge of Itself: A snapshot of the people, places, and culture of Morocco, circa 2001

Raiders of the Lost: A true story of the search for art deep in the Moroccan desert.

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LOS ANGELES:

See And Be Unseen: The Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Not Just Another Hollywood Facelift: Hollywood's Roosevelt Hotel

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WANDERING ALOUD:

My experimental travel writing woodshed can be found at: "Wandering Aloud".