Professional

I'm Known For...

being one of the original editors of Might magazine, 1993-1997

My Current Project

developing a TV show

My Greatest Achievement

Researching, reporting and writing a 7500-word piece on Blackwater in about 2 weeks.

My Biggest Regret

not working harder

I Truly Respect

the men in the Home Depot parking lot looking for work

Moments I'd Like To Forget

when I was making my living illegally

How I Pay For This Wardrobe

my dead relatives

Blocks I've Been Around

the Berlin Wall

Things That Really Happened

on 8/8/88 I got a ticket for driving a '66 Volvo 77mph in a 55 zone on Route 99

Where I'd Like To Be 10 Years From Now

St. Bart's

Why True/Slant

for the women, obviously

Personal

What I'm Currently Addicted To...

the smoking-cessation herbal formula from Viable Herbal Solution

This Is Annoying Me...

That smoking is often fatal

This Is Making Me Worry...

my portfolio balance

This Is Bringing Me Joy...

Vivian, born 3/9/71, and Sabine, born 12/14/07

I'm Running From...

the time I wasted in my 20's

This Is Helping Me Create...

the need to pay for private school in six years

This Is Making Me Think - Hard...

Atmospheric Disturbances by Rivka Galchen

This Makes My Teeth Itch

broccoli rabe

Can't Do Without

money

Favorite Voices

my kids', the Romanian soprano who played Musetta in the LA Opera production of La Boheme about 6 years ago.

My Most Awkward Moment

filling out this questionairre

My Secret Ambition

to retire at 41