My first piece for National Geographic is on how Ramadan and Eid are all about the MOON! Thanks so much Starlight Williams for the commission :D

nationalgeographic.com/history/articl…

Accusations of 'dumbing down' are unfortunately common in science writing/communication.

I like to counter this with the idea that science writers/communicators are really just translators. We translate concepts from scientific language so many more can understand.

I'm working on it 😅

With Dune being on everyone's mind right now...did you know that it was actually the Oregon Dunes near Florence that first inspired author Frank Herbert? I wrote all about it in my latest for National Geographic with the expert editing and insight of Starlight Williams 🏜️

nationalgeographic.com/history/articl…

I hate change...but change usually means there is something better around the corner.

This opp is now closed. Working on replying to all the lovely writers who responded.

I've worked on our annual #BestoftheWorld list for 12 years but this is the 1st time that @natgeo is producing a series of YouTube videos about it! The first video focuses on one of our Best Restaurants: Udatsu Sushi, in Tokyo. And guys, it's perfect. 😍youtu.be/0q_BrgesfF4?si…

ISO: 2 Tennessee-based travel guide/hotel writers. Needs to actively explore the state. No pitches.
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This...

Y'all, I really hope you realize that if I happen to email you in the middle of the night, I do NOT expect you to read it or answer it. Please wait until your next scheduled email reply time. Unless yours also happens to be in the middle of the night...then nvm 😅

For my first-gen peeps, how many of y'all got overwhelmed by the wedding planning process and went the elopement route instead? How long did it take for those not invited, but probably should have been invited, to stop throwing shade? Asking for a friend...👀👀👀

But when I said southern accents are just slowed down British accents.. EVERYBODY WAS ACTING CONFUSED??

It’s actually illegal to ask me if I’m free between Christmas and NYE. I have no idea what day is.
If I’m wandering the street in pajamas and you see me you can walk with me. Otherwise treat these 6 days like I’m dead.