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A few extra thoughts on the NASCAR.com story, and a few other stories from the past month or so

Posted on April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 by Michael

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…

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The Sunday Long Read list, plus one from Tom Junod

Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 by Michael

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…

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Reader’s Digest reprint

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Michael

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…

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Along The Way, March 2019

Posted on February 22, 2019February 23, 2019 by Michael

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…

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Interview with Gangrey: The Podcast

Posted on February 21, 2019February 23, 2019 by Michael

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…

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Update: 6 stories from the past 30 days

Posted on February 19, 2019February 20, 2019 by Michael

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…

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