A writer provides tips on composing a Valentine's poem — something he does for his wife every year.
Chris Richard has been a journalist for more than 30 years, writing for local, state, national, and international news organizations. He concentrates on environmental and public health reporting. His freelance work has appeared in Marketplace, National Public Radio, The Christian Science Monitor, and The California Report. As an editor, his clients range from public artists to high-tech entrepreneurs, to a health supplement company. When he’s not at his desk, Chris may be hiking with his wife, playing with his pit bull, or sailing tall ships with his son.