Lizzie Borden Society Forum

doug65oh @ Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:24 pm wrote:I’d not yet gotten ‘round to reading your Knowlton piece until just a few minutes ago, Denise. What follows is a “first-read” reaction which at this point will be a bit brief perhaps – but here goes:

I find your portrait of Knowlton fascinating. You've taken a man who’s a relative historical paradox – famed to some, yet unknown to a great many – and within a few pages or so given him the gift he’s been dispossessed of now for five-score years and three, give or take a few weeks: Life, a beating heart, and a personality. That’s a difficult thing to do so much of the time, particularly as these famed figures recede into the past and into history.>>

(Denise) Thank you very much! It's always wonderful to know one's work has been appreciated. I hope you might be motivated to read some of my other work as well if you haven't already perused it.


I’d like to have seen Knowlton at work I think, as likely he’d rival any of today’s famous lawyers. It would have been a treat too tho to witness the quest for the wanted cigar. Little things mean a lot as the song says – particularly when it comes to bringing a “portrait” to life.

Well done!

Audrey @ Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:33 pm wrote:I enjoyed it as well.

(Denise) Thank you.


I was especially interested in Mr. Knowlton's work in helping to abolish the death penalty in Massachusetts.

I lived in Massachusetts for some time, it was my first home in America. I have always considered it somewhat progressive in areas of civil rights. Mr. Knowlton appears to be somewhat of an academic and in my experience people like this are often more liberal in this area.

Thank you for the information. It was a well written article.

augusta @ Mon Feb 13, 2006 12:31 pm wrote:Denise - I always enjoy your articles, both in the old LBQ and in The Hatchet. I think you write well and on a reader's level. I tend to skip articles where someone has several degrees after their name and they write to - I dunno - but it ain't to me. They write way over the general reader's heads. I think you are capable of doing that, that you have the smarts, but you keep it blessedly simple. I don't think I've ever read something of yours I haven't liked. I am thrilled that you are a regular contributor to our magazine.>>

(Denise) Thank you so much for the compliments. It is always heartening to know one's work has been appreciated.


<< I printed this issue out and am reading it, page by delicious page. I look forward to reading your article. Knowlton is a favorite character of mine.

When I read it, I'll post on it. I'm guessing I will really like it.

Good for you for posting, too.

Audrey @ Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:33 pm wrote:I enjoyed it as well. I was especially interested in Mr. Knowlton's work in helping to abolish the death penalty in Massachusetts.

I lived in Massachusetts for some time, it was my first home in America. I have always considered it somewhat progressive in areas of civil rights. Mr. Knowlton appears to be somewhat of an academic and in my experience people like this are often more liberal in this area.

Thank you for the information. It was a well written article.