Turkish food is delicious
Each morning in Turkey I looked forward to the hotel breakfast. That may seem incredible if you have only had American motel breakfasts. In the US the breakfast buffet includes …
Visiting Turkey’s ancient history
I find Turkey’s long history fascinating. Anatolia has been home to many civilizations over thousands of years. At the museums we visited, we saw relics and carvings dating as far back …
The cats (and dogs) of Turkey
Cats own the neighborhoods in Turkey. In Istanbul they lounge in doorways and catwalk across ledges. They bask in the sun on the marble slabs of Ephesus. In many towns …
The birth of modern Turkey
I recently returned from a trip to Turkey. I had traveled to Turkey in 2003 with my friend Elaine and wanted to visit again to experience more of this fascinating …
A new chapter for the blog
Years ago, in what seems like the dim dark past, I wrote an occasional blog post related to my work in environmental communications. Now I am living a different life, …
How gratitude can benefit your life
Happy Thanksgiving! We all give thanks on this holiday. Cultivating gratitude throughout the year can have tremendous positive effects on your health and your relationships. Here are seven scientifically proven …
John McPhee and writing by omission
John McPhee is one of my favorite authors. He makes me feel like I am present in the place and with the people he writes about. Coming into the Country, …
Three great leads to engage your readers
Your lead needs to grab people by the collar or get them asking questions, said Ann Wylie at a recent workshop sponsored by PRSA Puget Sound. There are three good …
Breeding Grounds film premieres
Breeding Grounds premiered last night at Northwest Film Forum. This post-apocalyptic movie explores the relationships among a small group of people thrown together in a “breeding camp” designed to repopulate …
Ben the Bear: Ann Wylie and online storytelling
“The bear, known only as Attraction #2, lived in a cage the size of a child’s room.” That is one possible lead for a story about Ben the Bear, said …