Writer Stereotypes Redefined

Dennis

Auburn, MA

United States

Baby-boomer

History Lover

Writer

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I pay attention to the little stories that people tell about themselves and that often do not get heard or acknowledged by others. In my experience that is a form of validation some people really yearn for.

Why are you participating?:

I have lived long enough to see many of the presumptions, stereotypes, and predispositions of the world I was born into change in a way that provides for more opportunity and inclusion for people who were otherwise denied.

Richard

Baseball Fan

Writer

Advocate

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I do a lot of fundraising for Best Buddies and the Red Sox Foundation. I was honored for my 10 years working at Fenway Park.

Kenisha

Bibliophile

Artrepreneur

Writer

Fitchburg, MA

United States

Give people 'Spaces of Grace' to be themselves.

Kaydence

ADHD

Organ Donor

Writer

Leicester, MA

United States

Me and my best friend started a project earlier in the pandemic. It was called ‘a new friend project.’ We made handwritten get well cards and sent them to our local hospitals (that accepted donations) with covid patients. Each card would have a picture on the front and a note inside which always ended ‘from a new friend.’ We also created an Instagram page and a website to encourage others to participate.
We both wanted to do something nice for those who were struggling, and let them know they were being thought about by others. It’s a scary feeling being by yourself in a hospital,...more...

I also wanted to add for anyone who is in need of it, this past year has been rough for many people and I know that it’s been frustrating, but this is just a quick reminder that things will change. All the pieces will fall into place, and there will be a day when this is nothing but a distant...more...

Brett

Queer

Writer

Educator

Worcester, MA

United States

I've spent the last few years teaching (and learning!) creative writing, drama, and ESL with Worcester youth and young artists in the city - it's some of the most fulfilling work I've had the privilege of engaging with, and why I am excited about my future career as an educator.

Andrea

Mother

Community Helper

Writer

Auburn, MA

United States

Helped package 3,000 PPE Covid kits.

Lori

Menopausal

Nerd

Writer

West St Paul, MN

United States

I give platelets and make masks for others.

American Red Cross Blood Donation

I don't wear a mask to make a political statement. I wear a mask because I care about others, and I would like to set a good example. I feel if we all do our part, we could squash this bug. Sure wearing a mask can be uncomfortable. But there is an upside for all of us menopausal women out...more...