Crises like the weather events of the past few weeks and the senseless death of a young police officer in the line of duty, remind us how fortunate we are if we have treasured family, generous friends, good neighbors, […]
Tag: Liz DiMarco Weinmann
Common Good Vermont’s extraordinary – and necessary – quest
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann Over the past three years Vermont has thrived as a national example of doing the right things for our most vulnerable populations, and it’s our state’s nonprofits that deserve much of the credit. Combating such perils […]
Assessing National Women’s History Month: Is ‘know your value’ or ‘expect to win’ realistic for everyone?
By Liz Dimarco Weinmann Throughout March, organizations around the world celebrated International Women’s Day and, in the U.S., National Women’s History Month. Experts from the arts, politics, business, science, medicine, and social justice, weighed in. Most offered optimistic ideas regarding […]
Rutland South Rotary Club: Camaraderie and collaboration that supports educators and students
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann After a two-year pause, Rutland South Rotary Club’s fundraising raffle has returned, with the grand prize winner getting to choose between $8,500 in cash or a brand-new 18’ Bushwhacker Plus Teardrop Travel Trailer from Dan Kearney’s […]
Barn Opera’s Joshua Collier: Hitting the high notes, for opera novices and lifelong fans alike
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann Tawdry treachery! Dastardly deeds! Sinful sex! Unrequited love between distraught divas and vain villains! More melodramatic mayhem than in whole seasons of Law & Order and Lifetime Movies! Yes, please! More to the point, “Bravo!” Growing […]
Food, 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 […]