Rae Sedgwick

Rae Sedgwick is a contributing columnist for The Chieftain and Sentinel.

Recent stories

First day of winter discoveries
By Rae Sedgwick
December 5, 2012
As the morning strutted her beauty, I was the sole member of the audience at the opening of a play. I felt privileged to have been chosen for such a moment.
Understanding the mindset of battle
By Rae Sedgwick
October 10, 2012
I was sitting in the Sage Creek Grill in the Black Hills of South Dakota when I was approached by four young men in dark, blue uniforms, one of whom asked to share the bench where I was sitting.
‘Mustard seeds’ of faith foster change
By Rae Sedgwick
September 12, 2012
When I was a youngster, one of my older sisters gave me a small pendant that contained a tiny yellow seed. The seed was, she said, a mustard seed; that if I had the faith of a mustard seed, I could move mountains.
Remember to watch your words
By Rae Sedgwick
August 29, 2012
In a book of quotes, I have the following: “in war and peace, men are the same; only their weapons are different.”
The ripple effect of kindness
By Rae Sedgwick
July 25, 2012
I sat in the shop, waiting for an appointment, and watched a hair stylist working with a woman.
Exhibition has Midwest feel
By Rae Sedgwick
June 13, 2012
The Lois Dodd exhibition at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is like the movie “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” — a must-do, must-see experience.
Relay For Life: Walk with me
By Rae Sedgwick
June 6, 2012
The walk around the track for Relay for Life is one of the longest walks I have ever taken. This year, my third year, I hope it is easier.
Earwigs and memories
By Rae Sedgwick
May 23, 2012
“What is that sticking out of your ear?” she called to me even before I had reached the driveway where she was jumping from one foot to the other.
When nothing much is a whole lot
By Rae Sedgwick
May 9, 2012
I have asked myself numerous times what I might have done to change the course of events in which my friend took his life.
When love is not enough
By Rae Sedgwick
April 26, 2012
We loved him dearly; it was, simply, not enough.

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