I'm an easygoing, enthusiastic journalist from Atlanta, who somehow has more of a New York accent than a southern one. Passionate about music and pop culture, and love to run, sing and play the guitar (still learning). Laugh at most puns and cringe at bad grammar. Open-minded and a bit old-fashioned. Very close with my family, and grateful to have an amazing group of friends.

I'm currently a senior editor for a news website, where I help to assign and edit stories and direct breaking news. In the past, I've reported on health and culture, and hope to return to writing down the road. I started out as a nonfiction book editor, but realized I wanted to be more in the breaking news fray, and switched over to journalism. Feel lucky to have the job I do.

Well, I like to think I'm good at: listening, seeing the bright side, remembering random details, laughing at joke attempts, playing the piano, Catch Phrase and karaoke. Oh, and not doing dishes.

I'm usually smiling.

Big fan of nonfiction -- tough to narrow down from there! Love '80s movies set in New York (Big, Ghostbusters, Coming to America) and Judd Apatow (the movies, but especially Freaks and Geeks). Don't miss an episode of Parks and Rec, watch The Daily Show nightly, and have a special affinity for Muppets. I love '70s and '80s rock, and especially Paul Simon, Bob Seger, and Van Morrison. Food-wise, I pretty much like it all.

Assuming I'm not stranded on a desert island, and that we're not talking about living things: my computer (or another writing device), iPhone (or another music-playing device), guitar, running shoes, morning cup of coffee, and This American Life.

People's stories, friends and family, the last TV show I watched or podcast I listened to, song lyrics, what it all means.

Out for dinner or drinks with friends, or (a little too) happy on my couch, catching up on TV, glass of wine in hand.

A warm, caring, smart man who knows how to open doors...and has read this far.