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By Sara Appel-Lennon
 SAN DIEGO--While growing up, I was told that I ask a lot of questions. It seemed like a criticism at the time; yet my ability to ask questions has been an asset as a reporter. Using tact and empathy helps me to ask questions in a conversational not confrontational manner. Recently Joseph Finder, New York Times Best Selling Author, said during an interview his basic mode "is not to be confrontatonal but empathic." Finder said: "They're doing me a favor" by granting me an interview.
As the Jewish New Year, 5770 approaches, I look back at my first year as a San Diego Jewish World columnist of SARA-N-DIPITY PLACE .Thanks to you, the reader for your interest in my articles. Special thanks to Don Harrison, editor and mentor for his words of wisdom and gentle manner.
During the past year I’ve met interesting people and learned about various aspects of Jewish life. My topics have been varied. They include poetry, grief, the San Diego Jewish Book Fair, the Film Festival, Stand-Down, Jewish high school
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student playwrights, a professional surfer, and many unsung heroes committed to repairing the world through tikkun olam.
To further my journalism career, I’ve been attending classes at UCSD for a certificate in Feature Writing. and am preparing to teach a writing workshop at a Writer’s Conference. Last September I had no idea that I would become a journalist. Sometimes we don't know whre our journey will lead unil we take a chance.
May you enjoy a happy, healthy, prosperous new year filled with serendipity, good friends and fond memories. Till we meet again at SARA-N-DIPITY PLACE.
Feedback from an interviewee
Hi Sara. We left for Israel right after the concert, and I never got a chance to tell you I enjoyed and appreciated your article. Thanks so much. And hopefully we’ll have more klezmer music AND more soup again next year.
All the best,
Todd Salovey
San Diego Rep
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