Living in a pandemic has taught us about the things that are important in our lives, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder
Amy Calder: A letter of apology
Youth should not have to be experiencing the ills we have created, including allowing a pandemic to get out of control, restricting how they live their lives, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Reveling in winter snow and ice
Memories of winter activities in the ’60s and ’70s will serve to bring smiles, well into old age, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Get vaccinated? No question.
Amy Calder urges even those who do not believe a COVID-19 vaccination will save their own lives to take it for those who do.
Amy Calder: Pursuing deferred dreams
A Waterville mother who had dropped out of school at 14 decided to enroll in adult education this year after struggling to help her two young daughters learn from home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Amy Calder: Cats make perfect pandemic partners
Felines don’t ask for much, but give a lot, particularly to owners stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: The ghosts of Christmases past
Memories of Christmas Eve celebrations at her parents’ home are as vivid as if they occurred yesterday, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Finding hope in the holidays
While the holidays this year will be without parties and celebrations, there is much to be hopeful for, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Memories of Thanksgivings past
Taking laps around the backyard and breathing November air during the pandemic evokes thoughts of holidays long ago, Amy Calder writes.
Amy Calder: Remembering an old friend
Peg, who died last year at 95, was an unusual woman who lived in an old house passed down through the family, still used a rotary phone and never owned a television, Amy Calder writes.