Tag Archives: journalism

Remembering Lahore in photographs

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Wandered the old walled city solo, posed for at least a hundred cell phone “snaps,” had tea in a handful of homes, squeezed into one of those jittery hand pushed kiddie ferris wheels (those things are WAY more exciting than … Continue reading →

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I’m an American journalist on my way to Pakistan

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

I’m currently stuck in a Chicago airport hotel, en route to Karachi to accept a reporting fellowship with The Express Tribune, which is Pakistan’s affiliate with The International Herald Tribune. Wish me well!

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The Joys of Marshmallow

Posted on November 6, 2010 by

Friday a coworker was singing the praises of this small-town newspaper. “One of the reasons I love The Journal is the Cooking Corner,” she said. “Everything is soooo fattening.” Specifically, she was referring to this recipe, published in yesterday’s paper: … Continue reading →

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America’s Obsession With Islam

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

Today is the ninth anniversary of the Al Qaeda-sponsored attacks on New York’s World Trade Center and the U.S. Pentagon. The physical targets were emblematic references, chosen for their relevance to America’s core identity. We think of ourselves as an … Continue reading →

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Art News Digest

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

Art comes to a TV near you, keeping an eye on Chicago, porcelain bandits, and a 40,000 year old painting were among the week’s headlines. THE REAL WORLD: REALITY TV, LEHMAN’S FIRE SALE, AND THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE’S INGENUITY Reality hits … Continue reading →

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