August 20: Bet you didn’t know today is a holiday…
Are you a good listener?
Almost everyone *thinks* they are. Continue reading August 20: Bet you didn’t know today is a holiday…
How They Made It
People love stories about the American dream, about entrepreneurs and small business success. (Amirite?)
But those dreams can be elusive… Continue reading How They Made It
Going Home
“You can never go home again.”
I believe it’s true… and it can be bittersweet to try. Here’s why. Continue reading Going Home
Diary of a Journalist
This post is the first of an occasional series I’m calling “Diary of a Journalist,” to offer transparent insight into the behind-the-scenes, inner-workings of the journalism profession, especially freelance journalism. Continue reading Diary of a Journalist
It’s Owl Good
I love owls.
But it’s not often that I have the opportunity to write about them, let alone cross paths with them, on assignment… Continue reading It’s Owl Good
The story of my life
“Thank you for entrusting your words to me.”
That’s what I often say, after I’ve interviewed someone–especially if we’ve touched on a sensitive, tragic or moving topic.
Their words, after all, are their life stories. Continue reading The story of my life
Views and Voice
Maybe you’ve been noticing a lot of solar panels in your community and in your daily travels lately. I know I have. And that planted a seed for a story… Continue reading Views and Voice
September Reset
I did something on summer vacation that I’ve never done before…. Continue reading September Reset
What makes a good feature story?
Just like ingredients you’d gather to make your favorite recipe, there’s a list of essential ingredients for a good feature story.
This summer, I am striving to mix all of these elements into my stories, as I pay closer attention to the quality of my ingredients than ever before. Continue reading What makes a good feature story?
Pausing, in humble gratitude, for a few feathers in my cap
For almost a year, I’ve kept a gratitude journal. Every day, I write about at least one thing for which I’m grateful.
I’ve been keeping one recent source of gratitude a secret, until now. It was news that honestly brought tears to my eyes because it was so overwhelming–and still is. But I’m ready to let the cat out of the bag and share this joyful news…
Continue reading Pausing, in humble gratitude, for a few feathers in my cap
Karen Hendricks 
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