On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire killed 146 garment workers. Most were young first generation or recently immigrated Jewish and Italian women. It was an early spring Saturday afternoon. The workers were looking forward to getting their pay and returning home after working a long ten-hour day. Instead, flames burst from a scrap… Continue reading An Anniversary Born In Flames
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Coffee in March
Good morning, Everyone. I am in my office. It is brisk and blustery, but the sound of the ocean surf and the view can’t be beat. Grab your coffee. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would report that Matt and I decided to stay on Hilton Head Island near the kids… Continue reading Coffee in March
Coffee In Florida
Good morning, Everyone While my home up north digs out of the big freeze and my Hilton Head Island adopted home dries out from a spell of cold rainstorms, my husband and I took a ride south to Florida, where my Mom spends the winter. Grab your coffee. Let’s catch up. Her cozy condo is… Continue reading Coffee In Florida
Why Write?
I aim to write in my notebook each morning. Coffee freshly dripped from a K-Cup, cools beside me. My cat, Hershey, has learned to sit on my left side so I can scratch his ears while I scribble. The sun porch overlooking my tidy backyard is my favorite writing place. If the room is too… Continue reading Why Write?
Stories Served News and Notes August 13, 2020
I am writing while thunder and flashes of lightning usher in the dawn. The storm will pass through soon leaving a fresh wash from the humidity (I hope). In the meantime the low rumble and steady patter of rain provide perfect morning music. I just came home after a week at my favorite place—Davis Park,… Continue reading Stories Served News and Notes August 13, 2020