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The best souvenir I brought home from Oaxaca

The best souvenir I brought home from Oaxaca wasn't something I bought. It didn't come from a market stall or fit in my suitcase. In fact, you can't hang it on a wall or put it on a shelf. The real souvenir I brought home was the habit of paying closer attention. Travel has a funny way of making me notice things I'd otherwise miss: the way bougainvilleas pour over the tops of terracotta walls, the sounds of geckos chirping when darkness falls, the feel of time-worn cobblestone under sandaled...

4 days ago • 1 min read

One grocery statistic I can't stop thinking about

I’ve spent more time thinking about grocery stores lately than I'd like to admit. Not because I particularly enjoy grocery shopping (home delivery for the win). But because one of my copywriting clients lives and breathes everything grocery. That’s the industry they serve. And as it turns out, grocery stores are pretty fascinating places. More accurately, the way people shop and behave in grocery stories is fascinating. Did you know that 75% of people don’t stick to their shopping list? In...

11 days ago • 1 min read

A quick update (and a 2-minute favor)

Hey Reader, It’s been a while—and if you don’t remember signing up, I don’t blame you! I’m writing because I’ve taken my business in a more focused direction and wanted to give you a quick update. It’s called StorytellingU, and it’s all about helping smart, thoughtful people (like you!) find the right words to share their stories, communicate clearly, and show up with confidence—whether that’s through writing, speaking, or simply talking about what you do. If that sounds like something you'd...

24 days ago • 1 min read