Category: people

Dave Beckerman (1951-2021)

Dave Beckerman died yesterday. He was a thoughtful and gentle man. In addition, he was wicked smart, funny, among the best in whatever field he turned his energies toward. He was generous with his time, generous with other people, empathetic, open and kind. He was a talented writer and an excellent photographer. He loved the pulse of the City. I tried (and failed) for two decades to get Dave to visit Virginia. A missed chance for me. Dave’s bravery, humor, and mentation in the vise of physical calamity were inspirational, his was a difficult exit but he stayed observant and engaged. His departure is a great loss.
(E.83rd Street, 2002)

Wilson

To everything (turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (turn, turn, turn)
And a time to every purpose, under heaven.
A time to trombone…

colleagial

Dave Norris and Holly Edwards
Missing the time before the Charlottesville Council Chambers turned into the Thunderdome. Our Mayor at the time, Dave Norris, had a public access TV show, Postcards From Charlottesville. Here he chats with Councilor Elect Holly Edwards . Good days.