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Last week, I had the privilege of witnessing a truly historic moment: the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost to Pope Leo XIV. The announcement came as a surprise to many (an American?!), and quickly turned into a celebration. I played only a small role in CNN’s coverage of the papal conclave, but what a thrill
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Last week, we had a blackout. Not just a blown fuse—this was the real thing. No lights, no wifi, no way to communicate. So, I popped out onto my balcony to find out more. My neighbors were all leaning over their railings, passing information faster than a telegram service. The auntie downstairs shouted up to
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Watching the fires engulf Los Angeles, I’ve been reflecting on natural disasters, preparedness, and how often we fail to heed warnings. I posted this on LinkedIn. This piece draws on my experience covering the 2004 South Asian tsunami in Aceh and the devastating floods that struck Valencia last year.
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A few days in Berlin for a gentle reset. Which may sound surprising given the ferocious use of fireworks by Berliners on New Year’s Eve. I arrived on the big night. Passengers on the U-bahn boarded with wooden sticks of fireworks jutting up out of their backpacks, grinning and jostling each other in anticipation. Later,
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Super happy to post this news: Fiction Kitchen Berlin has a great new podcast showcasing fiction writing from one of my favorite cities in the world. Each episode highlights an original flash-fiction piece by a Berlin-based writer. I’m excited to share that my story was featuredi n Episode 6: The Fox Outside Her Door. If
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Sometimes, you just need a reset. So here’s mine—a fresh start to close out 2024 and kick off 2025 with a shiny new website! My digital shingle is officially hung out for all to see. Expect more updates, bite-sized posts, and plenty of new photos (yes, mostly of my cats—but I’ll try to expand my
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