Click here for my article on the wonderful still life photographer Paulette Tavormina
Profile
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 Interview
in the London Sunday Times Magazine
Reader's Digest's 100th Anniversary
as part of its 100th Anniversary (1922-2022) celebrations
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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
Sports Profile
To write this profile of former Major League pitcher Bill Lee, I interviewed him at his Craftsbury, Vermont home and watched him pitch in several Vermont Senior League games (He won both.)
Click here for the article and here for an article about the awards it received and here for a piece on his recent "brush with death."
Human Interest
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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
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
Profile
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.
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