Katharine Lake Berz, a Canadian writer, touches the globe with her words. I draw attention to Berz for far more than her writing which has depth and empathetic sensitivity. I draw attention to her because she walks among us. She is sensitive to her readers as people first and fans second.
Writing her a short note regarding her article about segregation and marginalization in the US, Florida in particular, got a reply, short, concise but an acknowledgement that I wrote. Some Toronto Star writers should take note. Berz, Rosie Dimanno and other writers are sensitive to their readers and responsive to them.
Everyone else
Everyone should take note. When these people, deluged with work and professional responsibilities, still find the time to send a short responsive note, why can’t you?