Prop 5 — Liberty and dignity, word for word
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann |
As midterm voting is upon us, stories abound about ectopic pregnancies, rape by trusted caretakers, and abuse by domestic partners who, in addition to other egregious acts, prohibit birth control of any kind. No wonder this election is being called ...
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100 years later, etiquette is still in style
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann |
As we navigate the return to in-person work, stricter dress codes, business travel and meals with clients, I’m hoping that the importance of being respectful to colleagues hasn’t disappeared entirely. But, considering the past few years of social isolation, it’s ...
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Area nonprofits offer a new leaf on fun
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann |
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 More Cold Hard Facts: Our Local Newspapers Are Dying
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann |
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 ...
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Food, shelter, safety: For Vermonters and our visitors
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann |
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 ...
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Aim to age gracefully
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann |
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? ...
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For your own good, have a plan!
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann |
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. If you’re one of them, either ...
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For the Greater Good: Habitat for Humanity
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann |
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 ...
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For the Greater Good: Care and Treating of Young Professionals
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann |
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 ...
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NewStory Center Serves and Honors the Vulnerable, the Strong, the Survivors
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann |
On first meeting Avaloy Lanning, the executive director of Rutland’s NewStory Center, one is most impressed with her generous laugh, relentless drive, and abundant positivity. That NewStory Center is a nonprofit helping survivors of domestic violence every single day, makes ...
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