Writing Portfolio

I like love words. I believe there’s power in the written word. Things make more sense when I sit down at a blank screen and start to string sentences together.

I write to tell stories. Stories of hope and life. Stories of travel and adventure. Stories about places near and far.

Here’s a sampling of some of those stories I’ve been able to write as I explore different people, places, and experiences outside of my normal posting here on Andy in Progress. [And by the way, I'd love to write for you too! I'm trained in proofreading and writing news copy for both print and Web publications. Let's talk about how I can help you with your writing and blogging needs. Just send me an email!]

I’m a contributing writer on Livability.com, the go-to resource on the Web to discover America’s best places to live. Check out what I’ve discovered about these cities that makes them so great!

Tyler, TX

• Goodman-LeGrand Home and Museum in Tyler Brings Civil War History to Life
• Tyler Museum of Art Educates and Inspires
• Tyler’s Rose Rudman Trail is Scenic Recreation Area
• Tyler’s Caldwell Zoo is Hotspot for Family Fun
• Camp Fannin Veterans’ Memorial Honors Soldiers
• Tyler’s Cotton Belt Depot Museum: All Aboard for Fun
• Tyler’s American Freedom Museum Brings History to Life
• Brookshire’s World of Wildlife Museum in Tyler, TX
• Tyler Rose Garden Blooms with Natural Beauty
• Lake Tyler Offers Water, Sun, and Family Fun

Asheboro, NC

• Uwharrie National Forest Offers Scenic Beauty in NC Mountains

Traverse City, MI

• Traverse City Film Festival Draws Fans
• Sleeping Bear Dunes Offer Spectacular Views of Lake Michigan
• Traverse City’s Ranch Rudolf Provides Year-Round Fun
• Inland Seas Education Association Promotes Great Lakes Ecology
• Interlochen Center Highlights the Arts in Traverse City
• Cherries Galore at Traverse City’s Cherry Republic
• Beach Bums Baseball Brings Excitment to Traverse City
• Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre in Traverse City
• City Opera House, an Entertainment Landmark in Traverse City
• Nauti-Cat Cruises Offer Beautiful Tour of Grand Traverse Bay

Columbus, MS

• Friendship Cemetery Home to Thousands of History Makers
• Columbus Speedways Offer Thrill of the Racetrack
• Stephen D. Lee Home and Museum in Columbus

Walnut Creek, CA

• Model Railroad Society in Walnut Creek
• Bedford Gallery Offers Many Views in Walnut Creek
• Festival Opera Works to Promote the Arts in Walnut Creek
• Gardens at Heather Farm Inspire and Educate
• Boundary Oak Golf Course On Par in Walnut Creek
• Peet’s Coffee and Tea in Walnut Creek, CA
• Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum in Walnut Creek
• The Counter Serves Custom Burgers in Walnut Creek
• Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek
• John Muir Medical Center Just What the Doctor Ordered