Writing Samples

Travel

Paper Chase

Westways, June 2011
Don't dally if your destination requires a visa. [Read More]

Spring Price Breaks

ShopSmart, March 2011
New ways to nab juicy last-minute deals [Read More]

It’s Not All Downhill

AARP the Magazine, January 2011
Hate to ski? Getting dragged off on a ski trip anyway? Relax... [Read More]

Faithful Trips

Postcards, Fall 2010
Few vacations are as exciting and enlightening as those spent where religious traditions are rooted. [Read More]

Upping The Ante in Las Vegas

AAA Hawaii, July 2010
If you haven't been to Las Vegas lately, here's a reason to return. [Read More]

Stepping Out On The Town

AARP the Magazine, March/April 2010
Skip the rental car in these four urban locations [Read More]

Decoding The Alphabet Soup

Dallas Morning News, February 2010
This article won the Gold Award for Best Short Travel Article in the 2010 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition. [Read More]

It Pays To Stay

Westways, October 2009
Hotels make it worth your while to give them repeat business. [Read More]

Old World, New Way

AARP the Magazine, September/October 2009
Is a European river cruise right for you? Take our personality test. [Read More]

Hands-On Haute Cuisine

Executive Travel, September 2009
No matter your level of culinary skill, Europe has sizzling opportunities for your next cooking-school vacation. [Read More]

Ruff Riders

AARP the Magazine, July 2009
If your family vacation includes a four-legged traveler, follow these six simple tips. [Read More]

Blast From The Past

AAA World Online, January 2009
This article won the Bronze Award for Short Travel Article in the 2009 SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition. [Read More]

Consumer

Want To Be Your Own Boss?

Consumer Reports Money Adviser, June 2011
You need more than a good idea to run a successful business. [Read More]

Hello, Savings

AARP the Magazine, May 2011
How to pay less for your cell phone -- and get exactly what you need. [Read More]

Spa Savings

Shop Smart, March 2009
7 ways to find great deals on facials and massages [Read More]

Good Seats, Bad Deals

AARP the Magazine, May 2007
Online ticket sites charge outrageous prices, mislead customers and rarely offer refunds. So why is this legal? [Read More]

Your Private Cash Machine

AARP the Magazine, May 2007
We set out to make a computer pay for itself -- and look how much we saved through online deals. [Read More]

Features

Retraining U.

AARP the Magazine, September 2011
Smart colleges earn an A for partnering with local businesses to recareer older workers. [Read More]

A Pilot’s Passion

AARP the Magazine, January 2011
A former real estate agent overcame a brush with death to pursue a daring dream: flying to all 50 states. [Read More]