The weather is here!
First, a quick catch up. I’ve discovered three things about writing while trying to see the country: It’s hard to live in the moment if you’re also trying to write about the experience. It’s nearly impossible with no WiFi and…
Candy Hatcher
writer, editor, blogger
Candy Hatcher
writer, editor, blogger
Read MoreThe weather is here!
Gator and jackalopes
Everyone had told me the Alamo was small — smaller than I could imagine. So by the time we arrived in San Antonio, I was envisioning something akin to a tiny house. Well, it’s bigger than that. And the Spanish…
Road trip with Sammy
John and I buy houses in a seller’s market. We sell in a buyer’s market. And when the price of gas rises above $4/gallon, we go on a cross-country road trip. In a truck. It’s how we roll. On Monday,…
Check out this melody!
Jan. 26: Rachel Ball, a former student from my days teaching at JBU, is the accompanist for this gifted cellist, Dion Perinon. Their amazing collaboration really lifted my spirits tonight after a long, frustrating day. Spend a few minutes listening. Guarantee…
Demolition
#5things Demolition Edition Jan. 17: John and I tore out our kitchen in Elmhurst, Illinois, more than 18 years ago. Down to the studs. John was doing the remodel himself — cabinets, electrical wiring, just about everything but the countertops.…
Retirement
Jan. 4, 2022: Forty years ago Jan. 4, I walked into my first newsroom, excited about being a reporter, apprehensive, with no experience but more than my share of determination. I didn’t know a thing about how a newsroom worked.…