What was your first job as a journalist?
Reporting for the Syracuse Post-Standard and Herald-Journal in Syracuse, New York
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, I learned to type on a typewriter.
How is social media changing news?
It gives people what they want to hear, even when there's more that they should know
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means bringing truth to people who need discerning writers and editors to distill it down to the truly important information.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Office 365, GIMP, WordPress, Slack, Google Docs, TheBox, Wrike, Microsoft Teams
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Everybody
Why did you become a journalist?
I had great examples of integrity.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A fond retrospective of the life of Bob Dorough, lead singer/songwriter for "Schoolhouse Rock."
https://bit.ly/2Nu0wFH
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be sure to get your information from multiple sources. And don't be afraid to assert your worth.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mornings between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
What's your favorite drink?
Arnold Palmers
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Washington Post
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It's not work.
