Where has Blue gone?
The DH has received some interesting mail from around the world - postcards from Blue. The first postcard came Oct. 24 and the most recent came a couple weeks ago.
Corp verses Corps
One of my main jobs in the Democrat-Herald newsroom is to edit the obituaries for grammar. Normally I don’t mind fixing the minor mistakes people make, but there is one that can drive me nuts anytime and anywhere: using “corp” instead of “corps.” Growing up with an interest in the military, I quickly learned the...
Hitting a new goal
I am still in training for my first triathlon of the season. I am either in the gym, pool or both five or six days a week. I always try to set goals for myself knowing I am more likely to push myself in training. About a month ago I set a goal of completing...
Did you know?
I received this email today called "Did you know?"
Dear Mother Nature…
Today is the last day of March, so can you flip the switch tomorrow and make it 65 and sunny?
Tri training has officially started
Last year I decided to follow my dream of becoming a triathlete. After a knee surgery and a lot of intense training, I finished my first sprint triathlon in April and my second one in August.
Something to give up for Lent
I made the decision yesterday to give up all refined sugar starting today. City Desk Editor Karen Petersen gave up all refined sugars about a year ago and she hasn't changed her mind yet (she is stronger willed than most of us here in the newsroom).
I decided to just do it
I have been with the DH for close to three years now. Here in the DH newsroom I have several roles: news clerk, religion editor, entertainment reporter, finder of all lost articles and, in some ways, the customer service rep for the newsroom. If you have a random question or need to talk to a...
