Have a new story out today on Karsyn Elledge. She’s an 18-year-old race car driver who just happens to be the granddaughter of Dale Earnhardt. I’m really happy with how…
Author: Michael
The Sunday Long Read list, plus one from Tom Junod
The robins are dancing and singing in the yard this morning. I just saw a squirrel lounging in a dogwood branch. In Charlotte this winter, everyone celebrates a day that doesn’t…
Reader’s Digest reprint
When I was a kid, my babysitter, Betty, kept a Reader’s Digest in just about every room of the house. I’ve known for a few months that RD had plans to republish…
Along The Way, March 2019
Charlotte magazine posted my new back-page column yesterday. It’s out in print, too, in a terrific “Music Issue.” You really ought to subscribe here. Editor Emma Way should be counted among…
Interview with Gangrey: The Podcast
Matt Tullis extended a warm invitation to join him on Gangrey: The Podcast this week. First time I saw Matt’s name was 2012, back when SB Nation Longform was around…
Update: 6 stories from the past 30 days
Hey good people, I’m updating my site and moving it over to the WordPress empire. Hope to have it finished soon. In the meantime, here are some things I’ve had…