Elizabeth Skarie: Psychologist, Civic Activist, and Philanthropist
A personal portrait Elizabeth Skarie is one of the weavers of Vermont’s modest civic life for decades. I…
Quiet Roots and Public Echoes: The Story of Joel Coigney
Early life and how I first saw the outline I started this article with a few names and…
Alberta Griffey: Matriarch, Mother, and Quiet Force Behind a Baseball Family
A personal introduction I’ve watched Griffey for years. I see Alberta Griffey as the backbone of one of…
Portraits of Ryan Engemann and the Engemann Family: A Close Look
Where I begin I started this exploration knowing a simple fact: the name Ryan Engemann appears in public…
Quiet Strength and Family Roots: John Gordon Trump
Early life and identity I first met John Gordon Trump on paper, in the quiet language of dates…
In the Shadow of Legends: A Close Look at Konark Gowariker
A quick portrait From the periphery of movie sets and family photos, I have observed the development of…
Matriarch and Queen: Bertrada Of Laon and Her Family
A compact portrait of Bertrada Of Laon I write about Bertrada Of Laon because her life sits at…
A Quiet Architect of an Extraordinary Line: Julius Mathison Turing
A personal introduction to Julius Mathison Turing I have long been fascinated by families that cast long shadows…
Portrait of a Young Creative: Raphael Roxburgh
A personal portrait of Raphael Roxburgh As someone attempting to piece together the details of a young life…
Quiet Pillar: The Life and Family of Jeannette C. Braddock
Early life and how I see her presence Jeannette C. Braddock emerges in the records like a soft…