Kim O’Connell

Kim O’Connell is a writer who has lived in Arlington since 1996. With degrees in English literature and historic preservation, she enjoys writing about a wide range of topics related to history, nature, and culture.

http://www.kimaoconnell.com

Articles by This Contributor

Education

Adventures at Arlington’s Outdoor Lab

Neil Heinekamp, director of the 225-acre facility, encourages kids to expand their horizons and get their hands dirty.

Parenting

How Much Screen Time is Too Much?

Local parents, educators and health experts weigh the pros and cons of digital devices for kids.

Home & Design

Coming Home

Moving into her parents’ old house prompted a major renovation and the launch of a new career for Katie Buck.

Home & Design

Great Makeovers

A house may be beautiful, but does it also fit the way you live? These three renovations achieved both.

Local History

Bedrooms and Bungalows

Those charming older homes that give our neighborhoods so much character? Many of them came from mail-order catalogs.

People

Leading the Charge

Many people would follow Ed Bearss anywhere to hear his war stories. And they do.

Lifestyle

A Fair to Remember

Now in its 70th year, the Waterford Homes Tour & Crafts Exhibit stands out in a long list of terrific fall festivals.

Parenting

Learning the Hard Way

Is our educational system biased against boys?

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