Posts by Liz DiMarco Weinmann
Area nonprofits offer a new leaf on fun
If you’re the ringleader of an energetic family that has sampled every maple marvel known to humankind, plus scoped out more autumn selfie scenery than you ever could have imagined, you’re probably looking to, ahem, turn over a new leaf.
Read MoreCold Hard Facts: Our Local Newspapers Are Dying
As I was making my way through a colossal cappuccino and the Rutland Herald before dawn last weekend, the “Goings and comings” headline topping a column by Rutland Herald Executive Editor Steven Pappas, stopped me cold. In fact, it bolted my eyes wide open. The accompanying photo spread, of Maine student newspapers, caught my eye…
Read MoreFood, shelter, safety: For Vermonters and our visitors
About a year ago, Polly Mikula, editor and publisher of Mountain Times, graciously agreed to meet with me about work I was doing for several nonprofits. She was warm and enthusiastic, especially as she shared poignant stories about leading a thriving media enterprise during the struggles of Covid. I took a leap and pitched her…
Read MoreAim to age gracefully
My recent Mountain Times feature, “For Your Own Good, Have a Plan,†prompted a bemused request from friends over 70 who are socially active, engaged in community causes, and grateful to be traveling again: “So, what’s your advice for us? As a boomer who just celebrated a milestone birthday, I too am reflecting more on…
Read MoreFor your own good, have a plan!
At this time of year, many people are heading to lakes, ponds, beaches, and pools, perhaps toting their mobile devices, and booting up a frothy beach read or two, or an intellectual nonfiction bestseller.
Read MoreFor the Greater Good: Habitat for Humanity
When Hurricane Irene ravaged large swaths of our region more than 10 years ago, national and local media alike praised Vermonters’ courage, hardiness, and community spirit. Even the New York Times ran a justifiably joyful feature, about a group of parents who discovered a half-mile-long path through the forest and ultimately guided 33 elementary and…
Read MoreFor the Greater Good: Care and Treating of Young Professionals
The events of the past two years have transported all of us to what seems like a different planet, leading many of us to reconsider the very purpose of our lives — including why, how, where, and with whom we work.
Read MoreNewStory Center Serves and Honors the Vulnerable, the Strong, the Survivors
NewStory Center is a nonprofit helping survivors of domestic violence every single day.
Read MoreFor the Greater Good: Associates for Training & Development is Calling for Workers 55+, Older Workers Often Overlooked
Employers from Vermont to Vancouver are facing unforeseen difficulties in attracting qualified workers, but there are jobhunters over 55 who know all too well the challenges of finding meaningful employment.
Read MoreOpine Don’t Whine: Make Substantive Suggestions
Recently, some Herald contributors who opine about our downtown have crossed the line from opining to whining. Trolling their thesauruses for trite taglines, they generate eye rolls from even the most avowed word nerds. Worse, they brandish blistering denunciations and buzzy banalities as if they’re delivering the pitch for a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign. Effective marketing…
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