Michael Lenehan

A few articles:

The Great American Novelty JD Ma can get it made for you in China, whatever it is. His latest product and biggest bet yet is the Z-Hanger. Originally published August 2009 in Chicago magazine; excerpted in The Week September 3, 2009.

The Terkel Rules On translating taped conversations into readable prose, based on an interview with Studs Terkel, the master of the form. Published in the Chicago Reader October 31 2008.

Toward More Perfect Pork Pig farmer Greg Gunthorp saved his bacon by learning to sell to high-end Chicago restaurants. Published under the title "Hello Beautiful" in Chicago Magazine June 2008.

Four Ways to Walk a Dog Philosophies of Dog Training, originally published in the Atlantic Monthly April 1986; National Magazine Award finalist.

The Essence of Beeing An article on bees and beekeeping published in the Chicago Reader November 1977; winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science-Westinghouse Science Writing Award.

K2571: The Making of a Steinway Grand Originally published under the title "The Quality of the Instrument" in the Atlantic Monthly August 1982.

The Last of the Pure Baseball Men Profile of late Minnesota Twins owner Calvin Griffith, originally published in the Atlantic Monthly August 1981.

A Baker in Business Brief profile of Chicago baker Nancy Carey, founder of Red Hen Bread; published in the Chicago Reader July 4, 2003.

A Year Without Journalism Essay published in the Chicago Reader December 30, 2005 (PDF).

Email: mike dot lenehan at gmail dot com