I've enjoyed writing for "Texas Highways;" my article on Texas drag racing was just published in the March 2008 issue, and I'll have a full PDF copy of it online soon.
Here's my first piece for the magazine, about my local donut joint that's been serving 'em up hot since the 1920's.
Round Rock Donuts: The Hole Story
My second article for the magazine covered a great central Texas honky-tonk, the Old Coupland Inn and Dancehall, where you can eat, sleep and boot-scoot.
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I never used to pay much attention to sports, and my own personal participation was limited to mediocre but enthusiastic performances in fencing and triathlons.
Then I found college basketball, and the Madness began.
Here's my "Gainesville Sun" Op-Ed piece about The Dance:
My Descent Into March Madness
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My family and I love road trips (well, once we all get out the door and I stop hollering at everyone.)
About.com's "Travel With Kids" Web site published my account of our travels through the Great American South.
Coon Dog Cemetery, anyone?
How about Cajun boudin?
Drink an RC Cola and eat a Moon Pie while you read about it here: Great American South Road Trip
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As a music buff, it was a pleasure to write a series of concert preview articles for the "Gainesville Sun" entertainment section, "Scene Magazine."
New Arts Trio with Mitchell Estrin
Roby Lakatos Ensemble
Percussion supergroup STOMP!
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My favorite city in the world is probably Hong Kong, although it is certainly difficult to pick just one place. Click the link to read the pdf file of my article for GU Magazine, "Hong Kong Heaven."
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My article about seeing Tokyo with a pre-teen (based on a trip to Japan with my daughter) was featured in the travel section of the "San Antonio Express-News." "Navigating Tokyo with a 'Tween"
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I found a wonderful little stretch of backroad near Gainesville, Florida.
Click to bring up the article and read all about it in the March 2007 issue of "National Geographic Traveler."
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In the June 2006 issue of "Gainesville (FL) Magazine," I wrote a personal essay about my mid-life career change from seagoing Navy officer to freelance writer.
Click the pdf file link to see it in the Unexpected Turn section of the magazine (you may need to scroll down a bit.)
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As a freelancer, I'm always looking for ideas and inspiration. When I had a few of my own, I had them published in the freelancer's e-zine "Absolute Write."
The Long and Winding Road to Freelance Success
Here's a humor piece in the Blog Herald about how I organize (or don't organize) my day for blogging....
How I Blog
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Away.com (the folks who bring you GORP and "Outside" magazine) asked me for some insights on family adventure travel, and I was happy to write a short item for them about climbing Japan's Mt. Fuji with my daughter.
Trip of a Lifetime: Climbing Mt. Fuji With a Preteen
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When is a restaurant an icon? Should it be saved from the development wrecking ball if it is?
Here are my thoughts about Austin's Las Manitas Avenue Cafe for "CHOW" magazine.
In Tacos Veritas
If you are interested in unique cooking vacations around the world, I wrote a short piece for "CHOW" called Pack Your Knives and Go.
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The British are coming! A reenactor gives a musket demonstration at the Yorktown Victory Center, Virginia (Scarborough photo)
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I've written a wide-ranging set of articles about educational travel for Education.com (here's a video about them from the DEMO conference.) Here are some of my favorites:
** All the Little Houses: Following in the Footsteps of Laura Ingalls Wilder
** Explore Five Family-Friendly NASA Sites
** Cool Museums You've Never Heard Of
** Family Fun and Learning in New Jersey
** Family-Friendly Music Festivals
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