From The Editor

Just two issues ago, I was taking a victory lap to celebrate my 10th year as editor of Tallahassee Magazine, talking about the stories I’ve written, the interns I’ve known and rehashing the good — and bad — old times.…

You might recognize the reference in the headline. It’s a lyric from “Gonna Fly Now,” the power anthem accompanying a montage of Rocky Balboa training for his big fight against Apollo Creed in the 1977 movie “Rocky.” I’ve been working…

I joined the Rowland Publishing staff 11 years ago as an associate editor, but this issue marks my 10th anniversary as editor of Tallahassee Magazine. One of my early columns was about how I felt dropping my firstborn off at…

My brother, an excellent cook, had just grilled a steak and was pretty full of himself when he announced to his family, “I think this is the best dinner we’ve ever eaten!” My 7-year-old nephew — not wise in the…

Rosanne Dunkelberger shares with us why she loves springtime in Tallahassee so much.

In general, I’m an optimistic person who tries to look on the bright side of things. But there are times (usually in the wee hours) when my mind wanders into dark places with those “what if” scenarios. My kids are…

I’ve known my husband 36 years now, and I’m sorry to say I don’t remember when we first met in 1978. I was interviewing for a job at the Ocala Star-Banner and got introduced around to the newsroom crew, including…

Rosanne Dunkelberger' love/hate relationship with the holidays.

Editor, Rosanne Dunkelberger's journey living in Tallahassee.

Within the space occupied by the Young Actors Theatre crowd, Emmy-winning actor Tony Hale was a rock star. Local boy made good. Shining example of what could happen if you did your time in the chorus of “Anything Goes” or…

A letter from the editor.

A letter from the editor of Tallahassee Magazine

Usually, I’m bad about remembering jokes, but there are a few — usually pretty corny — that stick with me. Here’s one of my favorites: A guy is sitting at a bar by himself when, all of a sudden, he…

Warm Christmas memories...

Leon County ranked eighth healthiest in the state. Our neighbor to the west, Gadsden County, didn’t fare nearly as well, ranking 63rd out of 67.

I had been planning to write this column for a while when the bombing at the Boston Marathon occurred in April. Many friends in my Facebook universe posted a quote from the beloved children’s show host, Fred Rogers, that went…

I’ve written my last check for tuition, room, board, technical fees, health fees, athletic fees and the myriad other nickel-and-dime assessments associated with attending a state school.

The Great Recession really did a number on the real estate business, turning that house-as-a-good-investment lore on its head.