Michael ShapiroA Novel Year — Reflections on becoming a full-time writerExactly one year ago, on September 27, 2022, I became a full-time writer. Not that I’ve been paid a dime, but I sold much of my stuff and…Sep 27, 20234Sep 27, 20234
Michael ShapiroAdventures of an ALMOST fifty-year old backpacker: Preface— — — — — — — —Apr 7, 2023Apr 7, 2023
Michael ShapiroFirst days: An open letter of relection and gratitude, and on following a dream.Friends, colleagues, and soon to be fans, I have an announcement to make. Today is the first day of the rest of my life.Sep 24, 20221Sep 24, 20221
Michael ShapiroRenovating Union Square’s Identity: Politics and Propaganda in 1980s New York.“To the world, New York’s Union Square lives in history and memory as the scene of soapboxes, union rallies and protests against events…Sep 3, 2022Sep 3, 2022
Michael ShapiroFrederick Law Olmsted, the U.S. Capitol, and Unintended Consequences (January 10, 2021)The attack on the U.S. Capitol has had me reflecting on Frederick Law Olmsted, who was responsible for designing much of its grounds in the…Sep 3, 2022Sep 3, 2022
Michael ShapiroBlack men, hope, and a legacy of promises not kept. (May 30, 2020)Historical perspective won’t solve the world’s ills, but it provides crucial context for understanding our times and to challenge those who…Sep 3, 2022Sep 3, 2022
