Living In Place
Writing To Change The World
Writing to Change the World, by Mary Pipher, is part autobiography, part writing instruction, and all inspirational. This is a heartening book, one that doesn’t just...
Writing With Praise
If Living with Praise is hard, writing with praise is even harder. This is counter-intuitive to be sure – and a sure sign that we all need more praise in our lives generally, and...
Living With Praise
In the seven years I’ve been broadcasting commentaries for Vermont Public Radio, I can’t tell you how many people have reached out to me by phone, email, or in passing, to tell...
I Am My Own Boss, Part 2
Even though I work alone, I’ve learned how to be my own best boss. I have some managerial experience. For sixteen years I managed a medical office, and I took good care...
I Am My Own Boss, Part One
There are wonderful things about the freelance life and being my own boss. For instance, I set my own hours. In the winter, this usually means working early and late...
Can You Write Too Much? Guest Post by Joyce Marcel
Joyce Marcel is an award-winning journalist and columnist who lives in southern Vermont. She writes about Vermont art, culture, politics, business and music. Her work has...