Consent of the governed
Reading Time: 2 minutes Two words from the Declaration—tyranny and consent—say all we need to understand independence and our current political splits. Continue reading Consent of the governed
Tag: MEMORIAL DAY
Budding Writer, 1979: Tsk-tsk!
Reading Time: 2 minutes Not contacting the state offices was practically journalistic malpractice. You need to get the official word, even if it’s “no comment.” Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: Tsk-tsk!
Budding Writer, 1979: A good time for groundwork
Reading Time: 2 minutes I had visions of collecting my school essays into books of criticism about how not to write papers. Does that sound like what I’m doing here? Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: A good time for groundwork
Budding Writer, 1979: Puff and fluff
Reading Time: 2 minutes Any local news editor understands the delicate balance between what readers and advertisers expect and what you think is important. Continue reading Budding Writer, 1979: Puff and fluff
In Other Words … Season 2, Episode 19
Reading Time: 2 minutes Many people don’t even have the time or focus for an entire book. The culture of short videos and podcasts has taken over, to our detriment. Continue reading In Other Words … Season 2, Episode 19
In Other Words: Season 2, Episode 18
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Memorial Day weekend has always perplexed and frustrated me. The Monday holiday law turned a day of remembrance into “unofficial start of summer.” Continue reading In Other Words: Season 2, Episode 18
Make the most of Memorial Day weekend
Reading Time: 3 minutes July 4th is a time to celebrate. Memorial Day is a time to remember. Five simple rules will make it meaningful and memorable. Continue reading Make the most of Memorial Day weekend
2 Memory Lane, Woodbury, Connecticut*
Reading Time: 3 minutes We strolled down Memory Lane at two events: closing night of “The Fantasticks” and a concert at the Leroy Anderson House. Continue reading 2 Memory Lane, Woodbury, Connecticut*
Presidents Day
Reading Time: < 1 minutes It’s officially Washington’s Birthday, squeezing Lincoln off the federal calendar. But it reminds us that presidents are, truly, just people. Continue reading Presidents Day
‘Living Here’ — at a turning point
Reading Time: 2 minutes – WRITING LIFE – “When are you going to do a book?” she asked. Some 23 years later, Howard Fielding’s “Living Here” column is moving toward print. Continue reading ‘Living Here’ — at a turning point