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
Category: Monthly Newsletter
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
What I’m reading this summer and why
It’s that time of year again – the summer reading lists are out for 2023, hooray!
But wait. Every year as I peruse the titles and add them to my ever-growing wish list for reading, I feel the old familiar pangs… Continue reading What I’m reading this summer and why
How a freelancing unicorn leaped into my life
I have been praying for God to open new doors of opportunity, but I never dreamed those doors would lead to my byline on a story for USA Today. Or several stories for an NPR affiliate. But both of those things happened this month, and I honestly (still) can’t quite believe it.
Not only are these professional highlights, but the stories themselves are important–even ground-breaking. And that’s the bigger news, because it’s extremely fulfilling to put these stories out into the world. Continue reading How a freelancing unicorn leaped into my life
Sharing the (Local) Love
As a Philadelphia native, I appreciate underdog stories. That’s why unconventional foodie stories have always been my jam. Continue reading Sharing the (Local) Love
Karen Hendricks 
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