• Writing - balled up paper next to a laptop and a stack of manuscript pages

    “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

    August 10, 2025 / 4 Comments

    Greetings everyone!

    With my contract gig at CNN coming to an end, I’ve begun searching for my next opportunity to write, edit and serve the public.

    What I’m looking for: A remote position as a journalist, managing editor, editor-in-chief, senior editor, curator, newsletter writer and/or vice president of content. Passions include breaking news, good news, obituaries, publishing, books and food. If the job involves working the overnight shift, even better.

    I’ve previously worked for many major news outlets, including The New York Times, The Associated Press, Yahoo News, HuffPost, Apple News (via Magnit) and CNN (via Creative Circle). My resume is available here and I have excellent references. If you hear about any opportunities, please reach out in email.

    Looking for a media or publishing job as well? Let’s network! I’m happy to forward any gigs that might suit your skills/interests.

    –Title quote is by former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt

  • Tools (er, I mean toys) for my little feline assassins

    July 21, 2025 / 1 Comment

    I recently picked up some new toys for my cats. Not cute fuzzy mice. Or squeaky birds. Or even those little balls with bells in them. No, I bought my girls an ax, a steak knife, a cleaver and a saw.

    Here’s the review I posted:

     

    my knives review

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    Needless to say, this was the review that inspired me to buy the set of bloody knives. The critique may have been written by Anonymous, but I thought it was great:

  • Treacle and Choux

    Quote of the day

    July 13, 2025 / No Comments

    “It’s so weird how one of my cats is a cat and the other one is a 3,000-year-old demon pretending to be a cat.” –Dana Reyna Liebelson

  • Christmas shopping online

    A holly jolly Christmas

    July 6, 2025 / 2 Comments

    It may be the beginning of July, but I’m in Christmas mode.

    In last week’s issue of A Bit of Good News, I wrote about a lovely 9-year-old girl with cancer. Since she may not have much time left, hundreds of people banded together to give her the chance to experience some Christmas joy. While the tale was bittersweet, I was warmed by the compassionate nature of everyone who participated. That is what the Christmas spirit is all about: giving, loving, helping, bringing goodness into the world.

    Light knows we could certainly use it right now.

    I also spent a bit of time last week searching for our annual Christmas ornament. Nearly every year since M and I have been a couple, we’ve purchased a single ornament to celebrate spending another holiday season together. I do all of the research, looking for 20 or so options. We rate each bauble on a scale of 1 to 5 and then select the ornament that receives the highest scores. This year we’re getting two ornaments, one for us and one for our kitties. (They have their own stocking too.)

    I’ve started my Christmas shopping, as well. We’re keeping things simple this year, nothing too extravagant. Nevertheless, if I can find things on sale throughout the year and finish up my entire list by Nov. 1, I’ll be able to spend the holiday season just enjoying the festivities and not worrying about last-minute shopping trips.

    Are you celebrating Christmas in July? If not, it’s the perfect time to pick up some holiday cards on deep discount.

  • Put on the kettle

    June 8, 2025 / No Comments

    Pour yourself a spot of tea. And warm up a pan of chocolate chip scones. I’m in the mood to talk about all things death-related and you’re invited:

    Drinks with a Doula invitation