
A personal letter about Mike Lata — Charleston chef, mentor, James Beard Award winner, and one of the most genuinely good people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Originally wrote December 8. 2012 Mike Lata’s impact as a Charleston chef and mentor in my life is something I have wanted to put into […]

A personal letter about how politics and public service shaped my values, my career, and my deep belief that civic engagement is everything. Originally wrote September 8, 2012 Politics and public service have had a profound impact on my life — and I say that as someone who is, right now, completely exhausted by election […]
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