The following is the text of the civic homily I delivered to open Town Meeting yesterday. “Irene” refers to Tropical Storm Irene, which flooded our three villages on August 28, 2011, destroying bridges, roads and homes. Even though we may be divided in our opinions, that does not necessarily make us a divided community. We know that when […]
Are Writing Contests Valuable?
Last Sunday, I attended the awards ceremony for Vermont’s Scholastic Art & Writing Contest at the Brattleboro Art and Museum Center. The art and writing on display was fantastic; no wonder The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are considered “the most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7 – 12.” These kids have talent! […]
Laura & Fred: Vermonters By Choice
Vermonters By Choice is an occasional column about people who, like Ethan Allen, came to Vermont from away. Every year, the Select Board of my town nominates a person or persons to be honored with the dedication in the Town Report. This year they chose Laura and Fred Bacon, and they asked me to write […]
Punctuation Changes Meaning
Punctuation Changes Meaning. Without punctuation, words strung together lack meaning. dear john i want a man who knows what love is all about you are generous kind thoughtful people who are not like you admit to being useless and inferior you have ruined me for other men i yearn for you i have no feelings whatsoever […]
Political Sabbath
“Political Sabbath” aired on the stations of Vermont Public Radio on February 13, 2017. The views expressed in “Political Sabbath” are entirely my own. I’m a grandchild of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe who came to the US between 1909 and 1921. I was born in mid-century suburbia, came of age during the Civil Rights […]
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