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Features Director at National Geographic Men's Health & FastCo alum James Beard Award winner & 3x nominee

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Joined August 2009
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"When a red light turns green, all the drivers accelerating collectively whoosh like one big beast exhaling." —@CODanSchwartz in his incredible story about the most dangerous road in America. Also: Beware the whoosh. It is everywhere. bicycling.com/culture/a41119…
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TFW, your meditation app tells you to remain calm. Then cuts off all contact and double charges you. Is this the FINAL TEST?
The grief and glory of wrestling's youngest star...
Jon Huber (Mr. Brodie Lee) didn't want his son to be a wrestler. But Brodie, 10, believes his dad would change his mind if he was still here. "If he were here, to have him see me be in the happiest place. ... I feel like that would brighten up his day.” menshealth.com/entertainment…
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That time when extremists tried to steal the vibe of Gronk's favorite sunglasses, but the action-sports brand that made them was like, No way, brah. (Great story by @Max_Uf) menshealth.com/style/a385178…
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“Pay attention. Look at the detail. Look at the fucking detail, man.” Jeff Bridges had a rough couple of years too. But you should hear the way he can riff about, um, fractals!?! One of many great things in this story by @PAPPADEMAS menshealth.com/health/a40274…
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Always workin’ on my personal bran. #brangram #branmuffin #yummo
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I betcha @jamieleecurtis is one heck of a poker player.
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Life update: After several amazing years at @FastCompany with a team that I so respect and admire, I'm now sporting my newsie cap as features editor at @MensHealthMag. Excited to join a great crew sharing important stories. Please pitch away!
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