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Martha's Interests
General
Topics I write about are all over the map -- from pop culture and technology to health and social issues. I'm doing more and more Multimedia storytelling with sound, photos and video.
When I'm not writing, I'm into iTunes and FinalCutPro, Scrabble, photography, kayaking, guitar, rooms with a view, Australia, improvising on recipes, stained glass, and goofing off with my favorite kids, grown-ups and animals.
Music
Ane Brun, Curumin, Bright Eyes, Architecture in Helsinki, Grupo Fantasma, Feist, Vusi Mahlasela, Xavier Rudd, Jill Scott, Gwen Stefani, Kasey Chambers, Cut Copy, Chris Brown, Pink, Eagles, Motown, Steely Dan .... I could go on and on.
Movies
Too many to mention ... but I really liked "Lars and the Real Girl" and "Into the Wild"
Television
I'm an "Ugly Betty" fan -- and have a ....
not-so-secret dream to be on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. I also think ...."Charlie and Lola" is a cute kids' show.
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Books
Most of what I read is online, news included, though I always have time for a Tim Winton book.
Heroes
Many family members; everyday, hard-workin' people; professor Sandy Padwe (my journalistic moral compass); Studs Terkel; Eleanor Roosevelt; Nelson Mandela; and the many people who are willing to share their stories with me. And yes, J, you, too! ;)
About me: I'm a national writer for The Associated Press, where I've worked for more than 10 years. I write stories about and for young people -- young adults, teens and tweens. I've been in my current role at the AP since 2001.
Who I'd like to meet: People from whom I can learn. I like hearing from readers who have thoughts on stories, ideas for new ones, etc.
FYI, I generally don't review books.
Thanks for adding me as your friend Martha. I have read several of you articles and I like your overall style. I especially like your blog "Sexiness seen as power in a porn-driven, 'look-at-me' culture". Keep up the good work and thanks again for adding me.
I remember reading your love in the age of google article a while back and digging it. And then a couple days ago I saw your article about girls, porn and the see-me culture. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the add, I look forward to reading your blogs! I love writing and reading what other intelligent ppl. have to say, because I usually don't have anything intelligent to say myself :P ~Cat
