From the Editor

The editor offers appreciation for the notes of appreciation that have come her way, and the reminder to pay them forward

The editor muses on how cultural references have the power to make writing more intimate and authentic, but can also leave readers out

The editor muses on long road trips, limited radio reception and the things she's learned from listening to clear-channel country

The editor muses on the value that can be found in saved links and old clips

The editor and a friend engage in a respectful debate about who they think of when they write

The editor reflects on the need for the best of journalism in a fraught news environment — and the forces working against it

The editor reflects on the lifelong lessons learned at a special time in a special newsroom

The editor ponders how to support a frustrated young colleague who is discouraged by talk of industry decline

A visit from a younger writer reminds the editor of the joys and challenges of being immersed in "full story"

The editor muses on writing "life stories" on the occasion of someone's death, and what it reveals about the layers of authentic storytelling