Author: Rus VanWestervelt

When Fire Reigns: Season 1, Episode 1 Published

On January 1, I set out to develop and publish an 11-episode podcast called, “When Fire Reigns.” It’s about the… Read more.
It Comes Down To…. You

I’ve been reading a lot of Annie Dillard’s writing lately, and I stumbled upon a collection of essays she wrote… Read more.
Building a Podcast: The Baltimore Fire of 1904

Now that Fossil Five is in the hands of my editors, I have decided to devote the month of January… Read more.
The Evening Report: 13 December 2018

The Report Earlier today, our school held its annual Poetry Out Loud Competition, where 11 students shared their personal recitations… Read more.
The Evening Report: 12 December 2018

The Report Last night, we visited an old friend that we had not seen for decades. Mads had completed a… Read more.
Gretchie’s Gifts: Free December Download

For the month of December, I am offering Faith, Hope, and Legacy: a Collection of Christmas Reflections, which features “Gretchie’s… Read more.
The Story Behind Our Toy Drive for Sinai PICU

Here’s why we do this for the beautiful children in the Sinai Hospital PICU: In 1981, I owned a 1968… Read more.
Focus on One Thing

I made some pretty bold moves this weekend, and I’m a lot better off this Sunday night than I was… Read more.
Our Authentic Show Must Go On

This weekend, I was enthralled by a blog post shared by Mark Willen (“Sexual Assault: When Real Life and Fiction Collide”),… Read more.
Fossil Five Released to Beta Readers in One Week

It’s 4:56 a.m., and I have just dropped off my daughter at work. I pour a fresh cup of coffee,… Read more.