Tag Archives: Highland Park

In a darkening mirror, forgetfully

Posted on October 28, 2018 by maradanto

Several years ago in my capacity as a reporter for the Highland Park Planet, I attended a vigil for the victims of the Charleston,S.C., mass shooting. One after another, local officials, religious leaders and community representatives came to the mic … Continue reading →

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The haunting of Highland Park

Posted on October 30, 2014 by maradanto

If there’s one thing I like about Halloween, it’s a good ghost story. Told well, a ghost story does more than just make the hair stand on the back of your neck. It captures a slice of history and leaves … Continue reading →

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Akira Okrent: ‘In the Land of Invented Languages’

Posted on July 29, 2013 by maradanto

If you’ve ever been frustrated by knowing whether to say “who” or “whom,” or ever tripped up over saying “If it was up to me” when you should have said “If it were,” then you understand the desire to improve … Continue reading →

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