Targeting Lawyers: Who Will Speak Up for Them?

It's easy, even fashionable, to hate lawyers. Until you need one. Imagine you’re accused of a crime. Or you want a divorce. Or you own a company and hope to do business with the federal government, maybe supplying goods or technology. You need competent, zealous legal representation. Now imagine that the attorney or firm you… Continue reading Targeting Lawyers: Who Will Speak Up for Them?

Kindness as a Path for Change

I’m exhausted. You, too? Since January 20th, chaos, uncertainty, and disinformation have created disbelief and despair in doses I haven’t experienced in my nearly seven decades. I thought I had prepared. But… no.   Lately it feels like we’re all riding the wild elephant, unable to get off safely, as much as we wish we… Continue reading Kindness as a Path for Change

Bringing History to Life through Poetry

The Vermont town I currently call home was established in 1781. Cabot is a charming place to live, full of history. Being new here, in 2023 I created a series of presentations by local authors, readings given at the town library. I had a selfish purpose: I wanted to meet and connect with other writers… Continue reading Bringing History to Life through Poetry