One of the things I most enjoy doing at my book readings and workshops, is telling the story of how Alice Ott was born. Audiences in New England often have their own stories about the Alice Ott prototype, activist Frances Crowe and the infamous Raging Grannies. Yet, to my surprise, it's just as much … [Read more...] about Alice Ott’s Creation
Good Tidings
“What do two activists do in Florida?” a friend asked me in a recent email. That’s what I began to wonder almost as soon as we finished unpacking, grocery shopping, and settling in for our three months in Florida. Within two days of arriving, we had found a welcoming UCC community and the best … [Read more...] about Good Tidings
The Robin
I love birds! All species, all sizes, in all seasons. I even love blue jays, although not unconditionally. Yes, they are bullies. But they’re beautiful. Turkey vultures are also beautiful at a distance, and they perform clean-up tasks that no one else wants to undertake. Until the robin came into … [Read more...] about The Robin