Check out the piece, "Henry Street Settlement Sewing and Craft Program Survives Budget Cuts," in today's New York Times about Ruth Taube, a role model for all ages, written by Susan Dominus. It's a fine example of nonfiction writing, in particular the way Dominus presents Taube, weaves in relevant facts, and ends with a great quote. With the article, there's a audio of Ruth Taube telling how she made her daughter Hester's wedding gown & how she learned to sew. Here's the link
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/09/nyregion/09bigcity.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=%22Big%20City%22&st=cse
About Me
- Penny Colman
- I have published many articles, essays, a one-act play, stories, and books. In 2001, I started teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University. Since 2003, I have been a Distinguished Lecturer at Queens College, The City University of New York. I live and write in Englewood, New Jersey. I also write at my bungalow on a barrier island off the coast of New Jersey. In my free time you might find me reading in a library or archive; wandering through a museum or historic site; exploring cemeteries to find graves of historic people I write about; going to every type of bookstore, especially used bookstores; driving on long trips; taking long walks; listening to music, kayaking; doing puzzles and playing Scrabble; and thinking and talking about ideas.
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