I left the newspaper business and journalism in November but I didn’t suddenly drop one of my lifelong interests in the process. Yeah, I still believe in open government and transparency at every level -- from the smallest town councils to the White House. It’s the least government and elected leaders can do: Operate where … Continue reading Sunshine Week: The public always deserves as many answers as possible
Past imperfect
Don Bolden, the mild-mannered marathon man
Ask most people in Alamance County and they’d say Don Bolden is Burlington’s best example of the mild-mannered reporter. Quiet, unassuming, modest to a fault -- Don is every one of those things. He evolved into a mild-mannered editor, too, then made the transition to easy-going editor emeritus. He’s the quintessential nice guy who’s also … Continue reading Don Bolden, the mild-mannered marathon man
A moment in history: Attending the first Obama inauguration
UPDATE 2021: On the day the 45th president of the United States was inaugurated in 2017 I wrote about the first inaugural of Barack Obama, a historic day in January of 2009 we witnessed in the largest crowd and the coldest morning and afternoon imaginable. I reflected upon the moment in a peaceful and happy … Continue reading A moment in history: Attending the first Obama inauguration
Madison's Avenue 