Kenya, not just for safaris

I get asked regularly: Why Kenya?

I head there September 3 for so many reasons: Because I’ve never been to Africa. Because a great friend Shannon is doing NGO work there. Because of this place. And, most importantly, because Africa’s stable gem is full of stories boiling beneath the surface.

The NYT’s Jeffrey Gettleman has a great story about why the world’s eyes are (or should be) watching Kenya.

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Unemployed and packing

Monday was my last day at the Post-Dispatch yet I somehow was still there last night finishing up things.

And I’ll probably have to drop by next week to finalize a couple other matters.

Today and tomorrow are hardcore packing days. I’m DJing tonight at the Royale to take a little break.

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Moving is the devil…

…or it was at least invented by him/her/it. I now have one week to pack my apartment, and every time I do a little more, if feels mostly like I’m just moving stuff from one corner of the apartment to the other.

Anyone who might be available during the day/evening on Friday, July 24, should let me know. I’ll buy pizza in exchange for the use of your arms, legs and back.

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Who wants a TV? Or my awesome bed?

UPDATED: My stuff has all been either sold or stored (mostly stored) so I’ve deleted the content linked below. Tah.

Given that come September, I’m going to be living out a backpack indefinitely, I’ve decided to part ways with some of my larger possessions, rather than put them into storage.

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New toys… er… I mean… gear

My latest toy; a game changer for video journalism

My latest toy; a game changer for video journalism

So as I prepare to head abroad, I’ve been consolidating/buying my gear. Here’s my basic backpack journalist kit:

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Ahhh! A new blog?!?!?

Do I look like someone who would instantly have the blog all together?

Do I look like someone who would instantly have the blog all together?

I’m in the process of turning this blog on. Cut me some slack.

I’m still working on tweaking the CSS; if anyone has suggestions about style, design, etc., I’d be glad to hear them.

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