Hello!

Welcome to my blog. After moving to the area just over a month ago, I have come to enjoy the beauty and friendly faces of the region. I left my job at The Post-Journal in Jamestown to move up here as City Editor, and I am loving every minute of it.

I spend my days writing, but my blog here gives me a chance to write about something I feel passionate about – what interests me. My journey into the journalism field was an accidental one, but most certainly not one I regret. While in college at Fredonia, I was a member of the women’s Blackhorse Rugby team. After my freshman year, I realized the games were not getting any coverage in the school paper. My mother suggested I join so they could have some exposure. 

Well, I marched myself into the office during open house – sweaty and covered with grass, coming directly from practice – to speak to the Sports Editor about my intentions. A chat, a couple articles later and one very convincing advisor, I found myself working weekly in the sports desk. After a semester, my interest peaked, and I worked my way through the ranks to Sports Editor, up to Managing Editor. Following graduation, I worked as a reporter for a year, but jumped at the chance to move back to western New York and my family, who reside in Orchard Park.

While this blog may not discuss politics or debate other hot-button topics, it will cover an array of things that interest me. Being a camping fanatic, there will no doubt be some posts regarding my numerous treks outdoors. Please feel free to provide feedback, and check out the other Journal-Register blogs by Robert and Ryan.