The Weblog of Daniel Tashian

I’ve just spent the last few days immersing myself in the world of Davy Rothbart. Now this cat is cool!
I downloaded the This American Life series from itunes, including some of Mr. Rothbart’s audio journalism. This stuff is fascinating! You can check out his website, the 21 ballons production co. for some inspiration on taking your dream to the next level. The same principles at work in the audio stories on “This American Life”, can also be “found” in his magazine FOUND, by far the most interesting magazine I have seen in years!
The M.O. is not to miss the stuff that’s right under your nose (or even within your own family) for potential inspiration! This principle is evident in my brother Carl’s excellent essay about my grandmother entitled: tea time. Also, here is a “Talk Of The Town” article about
Davy from The New Yorker