Quiet Presence in a Sporting Dynasty: Sofia Cunningham
A brief portrait of Sofia Cunningham In order to create a portrait of Sofia Cunningham, I have taken…
Remembering Karen Kirschenbauer: A Vivid Portrait of Life, Family, and Work
Early life and the first scenes Lives that flow across maps like ink on paper have always captivated…
Quiet Light and Quiet Life: Freddie Peter Payne
A brief portrait I write about people who are on the brink of both private and public life.…
Inside the Barretto Family: Gia Barretto and Her Quiet Place in a Famous Clan
Who I am writing about and why it matters I have followed the public traces of a family…
Portrait of Malavika Daggubati: A Quiet Force in a Storied Family
A personal introduction to someone I have watched from the wings I write this as someone who appreciates…
Portrait of a Silviculturist and Patriarch: Donald Walton Lynch
A short portrait I have traced the life of Donald Walton Lynch as if following the rings of…
Portrait of a Private Matriarch: Deborah Mckeeman and the Family She Anchors
A quiet presence at the center of a public life I write about people who live partly in…
From Goulburn to Bond: The Life and Family of George Samuel Lazenby
Early life and the boy from Goulburn George Samuel Lazenby was the unexpected face of 007 when I…
Quiet Lines of a Royal Portrait: Princess Zahra Mahnaz and Her Family
An uncommon biography I began this piece with a simple question: who exactly is Princess Zahra Mahnaz. The…
Adopted Daughter and Keeper of Memory: Julia Murdock Smith
Early life and adoption I first met Julia in the records of a family that doubled as a…