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I am a writer, editor and teacher and live in beautiful western Massachusetts.

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Hear me read my essay “Breaking Point” on its 10th anniversary as a “Notable Essay of 2008” in the Best American Essays collection. It originally appeared in the Autumn 2008 issue of The Massachusetts Review.

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“Melds personal, familial and national history to create a memorable expression of American experience.” – Hillary Flynn, director, Crossroads Irish-American Festival

“A truly dazzling portrait of a 19th century shipping firm.” -The Intense Inane, Blogspot.com