A LIFETIME’S WORK
THE WIT OF ELLIOTT ERWITT
Click here for my profile of Elliott Erwitt
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This article won a first place in NENPA's 2021 Human Interest category. The judges said, "Robert Kiener’s take on Vermont sheep
farmer Bambi Freeman showcases the best
writing in the human interest feature
category, head and shoulders above other
entries. Young reporters could learn much
here. It’s clear that Kiener is not only a
superb writer, but a keen observer as well –
with details that jump off the page and bring
this feisty octogenarian to life. He is
particularly skilled in employing quotes –
with restraint, yet always positioned for
maximum effect..."
Feature Article
For this story on my neighbors, the von Trapp family, which recently ran in the international editions of Reader's Digest, 49 editions in 21 languages, click here
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My article on this most remarkable woman has run internationally and can be read here.
(Carmen has recently had some serious medical issues. For more information and if you wish to donate to help her defray new medical/living expenses, click here.)
Big news: Carmen's latest development in August 2020: click here
Celebrity Profile
To report this profile of Anthony Hopkins, I spent a day with him in London, walking through the city, having lunch, and visiting his Knightsbridge home. A month later I spent another day with him in his native Wales.
Click here for the full article
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The world is a vastly better place thanks to people like my longtime friend, Reg Green. For the full story, click here and for an earlier article here
Reg and Maggie Green recently went to Italy to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their son's passing and their decision to donate his organs. Click here for details.
Reg and Maggie Green recently went to Italy to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their son's passing and their decision to donate his organs. Click here for details.
Business Profile
How did this Vermont textile company go from
near-bankruptcy to over-the-top success?
Full story here
Feature Writing
Then Joined Him in His Cell for the Night
“We are one big team—we are
all veterans—and when one of us screws up, the rest of the team says, ‘You
have to square yourself away.’”
My article on two very special veterans in arms
has been published by
Reader's Digest.
Click here.
Yahoo here
My article has also been included in the 2019 book, "Solider Stories."
Business Profile
I visited Google's Silicon Valley headquarters for four days to produce this exclusive report on "what makes Google click." It has run in Reader's Digest's 40-some international editions, in 25 languages. Click here for full article.
International Reporting
I spent nearly a week in rural Pakistan with human rights
activist Mukhtar Mai to report this story on her brave campaign to fight honor
killings and improve women’s rights.
Click here for the full article.
Harry Benson: The Consummate Professional
Harry Benson was in the right
place at a very wrong time.
Click here for info.
International Profile
Of all the people I have profiled there are a select few I would class as "heroes." Bridgebuilder Toni Ruttimann is at the very top of that list. After traveling through Cambodia and Laos with him and seeing him in action, I now know what the real meaning of "hero" is.
Click here for full article and here for a follow-up article
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