If We Don't Change, We Don't Grow.

Journalism Today Is Obviously In A Major Transition. Going To Journalism School, Learning How To Write, Working Your Way Up In A Little Paper In Decatur, Georgia And Then Moving To Atlanta And Then Maybe To New York: It's Just Over. You Have To Have A Whole Other Set Of Skills Now. You Have To Be A Videographer, You Have To Do Social Media. You Can't Do A Long, Thoughtful, Insightful Piece If You Don't Have The Time To Do Reporting, Particularly Reporting Around Somebody Who Doesn't Want To Be Known Or An Issue That Doesn't Want To Reveal Itself.

A Restless Vitality Wells Up As We Approach 30.

Whether One Has Natural Talent Or Not, Any Learning Period Requires The Willingness To Suffer Uncertainty And Embarrassment.

The Present Never Ages. Each Moment Is Like A Snowflake, Unique, Unspoiled, Unrepeatable, And Can Be Appreciated In Its Surprisingness.

To Hear How Special And Wonderful We Are Is Endlessly Enthralling.