Category Archives: Education

Shelter Island Boat Festival

What we thought we were going to see: What we actually saw: A maritime museum room on the way and a canopied booth at the event dedicated to Dennis Conner – an American yachtsman known as Mr. Americas Cup, because … Continue reading

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Good Bye

A Poem by Jason Stephens Well the end is here and it’s time to say goodbye; Time for farewell hugs, and all the girls to cry, But we aren’t just in class, it’s a talent show, With Coach Line as … Continue reading

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Create: To Be the Cause Of

After reading the ‘easy to follow instructions’ I will begin to create my version of this counted cross stitch creation. I was to use two threads, but used one twice instead. Pictured above is back-stitch – make a stitch (colored thread … Continue reading

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Writer’s Workshop: Words of Yearbook Past

4.)  Dig out your high school yearbook and share a message a friend wrote that stands out to you. – A writing prompt from Mama’s Losin It! I couldn’t pick just one. Hey Jessica, Don’t forget that you are supposed to … Continue reading

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Knitting is Addicting

In March 2011, I was invited to a beginners workshop for fiber arts focusing on knitting. I was able to have one-on-one lessons with my instructor, Caroline Wise. We set out some roving on the dyeing table (wooden bench covered with plastic), got … Continue reading

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