My Writing
I love writing. It is such a thrill to meet new people and learn about new things—and then share those experiences with others through stories. Below are links to some of my favorite articles and other writing, from my work as a Diablo and Napa Sonoma editor to various freelance gigs, that you can find online.
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Events, Arts & Entertainment
Top Tickets
My weekly East Bay events picks blog, posted every Monday by noon. (Diablomag.com)
She Can Dance
Profile of Ashley Rich, finalist on So You Think You Can Dance (Diablo, September 2011)
Roping a Cowboy
How to meet a cowboy at the Livermore Rodeo. (Diablo, June 2011)
Cycle Sight
Where to be and who to see at the Amgen Tour. (Diablo, May 2011)
Vintage Rummage
Inside tips on Oakland Museum’s White Elephant Sale. (Diablo, March 2011)
Pick Your Own Great Date: Tri-Valley
Date ideas for morning, noon, and night. (Diablo, February 2011)
Cheat Sheet: Super Bowling
What to know about the PBA tourney in Dublin. (Diablo, January 2011)
Confessions of a Rent-Head
Profile of Jasen Jeffrey, director of Rent. (Diablo, August 2010. Also published in Diablo Arts)
The Big Losers
Profile of Patti and Stephanie Anderson, contestants on The Biggest Loser. (Diablo, July 2010)
Pirate Booty
Profile of Heidi Bueler, Tiger Lily in Peter Pan. (Diablo, July 2010)
Diablo Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s production. (Diablomag.com, July 2009)
Diablo Review: 2 Pianos 4 Hands
Center Repertory Company’s production. (Diablomag.com, February 2009)
Diablo Review: 42nd Street
Contra Costa Musical Theatre’s production. (Diablomag.com, October 2008)
Self-Made Pop Star
Profile of singer-songwriter Keith Varon. (Diablo, September 2006)
Happily Ever After
Profile of Kyle Garlett, contestant on Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition. (APU.edu, April 2005)
Home Design, Fashion, Crafts
Camp Diablo: Playtime
East Bay arts and crafts “schedule” for adults, and where to play disc golf. (Diablo, June 2011)
One of A Kind
Handmade gift guide for Mother’s Day. (Diablo, May 2011)
Gift Guide: The Hostess
Gifts for the woman who has everything. (Diablo, December 2010)
Hammer/Mix/Sew/Shape/Fold/Cut
Handmade gifts feature highlighting the work of six East Bay crafters, with DIY info. (Diablo, October 2010)
Get Crafty
First-person essay on my Thing A Day creativity challenge. (Diablo, June 2010)
Pet Bling
About pet-themed jewelry maker Ashley & Co. (Diablo, February 2008)
Man Bag
The 411 on Terrence Howard’s locally designed alligator clutch. (Diablo, June 2006)
Flower Power
Four flower arrangements and expert tips. Unfortunately, the photos are not available on the website version at this time. (Diablo, May 2005)
This House Has Everything
Inside an art gallery–inspired hillside home. (Diablo, March 2005)
The Obsession Around the Corner
Inside a Craftsman-style masterpiece in Lafayette. (Diablo, January 2005)
Food and Wine
101 Best Bites
The foodie bucket list in the East Bay. I contributed about a dozen blurbs. (Diablo, August 2011)
Scoring a Delicious Bounty in Danville
The sights and sounds of the Danville Farmers Market. (Diablo, July 2011)
Cheap Eats: Bourbon Street Deli Cafe
The 411 on New Orleans–style sandwiches and salads. (Diablo, June 2011)
Sandwich Gourmet
Going beyond PB&J and BLTs. (Diablo, May 2011)
Gone Fishin’
Fish tacos go gourmet and trendy. (Diablo, March 2011)
Another Yountville Star
Profile of the youngest chef to win a Michelin star. (Napa Sonoma, Spring/Summer 2010)
Wine Pairing 101
A cookbook offers wine-pairing tips for total newbies. (Napa Sonoma, Spring/Summer 2010)
Bring Home the Bacon
A Sonoma County bacon of the month club. (Napa Sonoma, Fall/Winter 2009)
Burgerama: The Cheap Thrill
Waxing poetic about fast-food burger chain In-N-Out. (Diablo, February 2009)
Solid-Gold S’mores
Taste-testing Michael Recchiuti’s new s’mores kit. (Diablo, November 2008)
People and Organizations
Best Blog: Claycord
Profile of a popular hyperlocal news blogger, the Mayor of Claycord (Diablo, July 2011)
Threads of Hope: Zarohee Attinello
Profile of a woman who throws Christmas parties for children in need. (Diablo, December 2009)
In the Spotlight: Tim Sbranti
Profile of Dublin’s new mayor. (Arounddublinblog.com, September 2009)
Football Legend
Profile of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Rod Woodson (Diablo, August 2009)
VCHS Football Kicks Off Inaugural Varsity Season
The 411 on a high school’s first varsity football team, and its famous coaching staff. (Arounddublinblog.com, August 2009)
Women to Watch: The Memory Keeper
Profile on the founder of digital scrapbooking company How Fast Time Flies (Diablo, May 2009. Also published by Bay Area Mama)
Threads of Hope: Sylvia Moon
Profile of a longtime Open Heart Kitchen volunteer (Diablo, December 2008)
Giddyup!
Profile of young equestrian champion Ashley Schempp. (Diablo, August 2005)
Travel
The Secret Ingredient: Bardessono
Grape-seed oil massages and eco-friendly lodging in Wine Country. (Diablo, January 2011)
Healing Retreats: The Clement Monterey
Adventure hiking and fresh fish in Monterey. (Diablo, January 2010)
Post Ranch Inn: A Heavenly Honeymoon Stay in Big Sur
Cliff-top luxury at a top West Coast resort. (Diablomag.com, December 2008)
Finding Fall
Four local getaways where you can see autumn leaves. (Diablo, October 2005)
