Joanna Colwell
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Ways of seeing: Pandemic survival ten best list
My friend Julie told me this COVID pandemic may last five years. She said that based on what happened with the influenza pandemic of 1918, it could take…
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Ways of seeing: Hand symbol can help the abused
With domestic violence surging globally during the pandemic, and countless people trapped at home with their abusers, advocates needed a simple way for someone in distress to signal…
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Ways of seeing: Vaccine leads to togetherness
I just returned from a truly glorious weekend in Stonington, Conn., where I went for a funeral. “Always go to the funeral” is a piece of advice someone…
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Letter to the editor: MUHS should fly the BLM flag
I am one of many community members who have written to the Addison Central School District board in support of allowing Middlebury Union High School students to fly…
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Ways of seeing: The GOAT takes care of her health
I can’t get enough of young Black female athletes standing up to powerful forces in the media, in their athletic organizations, and everywhere else. My generation of women…
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Ways of seeing: We must all learn our *real* history
Unless you have been living under a complete media blackout for the last six weeks, you’ve probably heard of Critical Race Theory and the latest efforts to keep…
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Letter to the editor: Human rights must apply to all
This letter is from three women in Addison County who are all good friends, and who work together on a number of campaigns to promote equity and anti-racism…
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Ways of seeing: My romance with romance
When I first moved to Vermont, a dear friend of mine on the West Coast sent me a novel. “Everyone in our town is reading this,” she told…
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Letter to the editor: Esther Thomas is the community-building choice
I was fortunate enough to meet Esther Thomas shortly after she moved to Middlebury, and I am thrilled that she is running for a seat on the Middlebury…
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Ways of Seeing: Grabbing small fistfuls of joy
Vermont’s recent spike in COVID-19 cases, and subsequent restrictions are scary and sad. It’s Thanksgiving week, and I’m proud of all my friends who are choosing to stay…