Category: Writing

Some samples of my personal writing

For several years, I used my blog as an outlet to flex writing muscles I wasn’t using in my professional life. Due to many factors — other hobbies, lack of time, etc — I don’t get to do as much personal writing anymore. But here are a few pieces I’m proud of: Word of the year, […]

Farewell, Grit ‘n’ Grind

On the end of an era in Memphis basketball. Zach Randolph, the basketball player, made the Grizzlies relevant. Then Tony Allen, the basketball player, made them fun. Together, as people, they made them relatable. We knew in our minds a day would come when Memphis, the community, would need them as people more than the […]

Sit! Stay!

My Viewpoint column in The Memphis Flyer Here in We Don’t Bluff City, we know the Grizzlies belong. But some fans aren’t helping our Beale Street Bears prove it when they can’t even stay in the building for the full 48 minutes. Let other teams’ fans look like jerks on TV. We can be better. […]