Author Archives: sally

With Good News Comes…

Posted on February 28, 2012 by sally

For me, good news often means more work. One day, my good news will be the result of my hard work not the reason for it. But here is some recent good news that I will be updating on frequently. … Continue reading →

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Muses Recap

Posted on February 18, 2012 by sally

Muses has come and gone. Another sensational experience. We had a lot of stops and starts along the way, and this was one of the longest ones I have ever skated – but still awesome! It was, however, the first … Continue reading →

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It’s Carnival Time!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by sally

It’s Mardi Gras Time again. And that means that my house is an explosion of glitter, glue guns, beads, feather and general disarray. No matter how far I plan in advance, it’s always a last-minute scramble. Every year I vow … Continue reading →

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14 Commandments For Writing History and Then One More

Posted on January 31, 2012 by sally

My professor Judith K. Schafer gave us a handout that was modeled after William B. Hesseltine. I would like to share it here. THE FOURTEEN COMMANDEMENTS FOR WRITING HISTORY Thou shalt not use the present tense, nor the passive voice. … Continue reading →

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There is Nothing Discrete About a Chainsaw #1

Posted on January 29, 2012 by sally

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, my friend John and I took my dogs to Holy Cross for a romp and adventure. We go there a few times a month as it is filled with diverting smells and appetizing driftwood … Continue reading →

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Birthday Wishes to Ali

Posted on January 17, 2012 by sally

Happy 70th Birthday, Muhammad Ali. You are still the greatest. In honor of Ali’s birthday I would like to mention Neil Liefer. Liefer was the one who took the iconic photo of Ali during the Sonny Liston fight in 1965. … Continue reading →

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Narrative is a…

Posted on January 16, 2012 by sally

To quote one of my old professors who emailed me this week on the topic, “writing narrative is a bitch.” I think it’s more like a demon from hell. Yea. While I believe writing in the narrative form to describe … Continue reading →

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From Penthouse to White House: 2011 Year in Review Part 5

Posted on January 13, 2012 by sally

THE YEAR OF NEW WORK SPACES! My house is no longer a workplace!!! I moved into two new studios – one for my art and another for work! Yes, I now have my own art space to create and mess up … Continue reading →

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From Penthouse to White House: 2011 Year in Review Part 4

Posted on January 11, 2012 by sally

Since 2000, I have been writing down all of the books I read every year in my journal. I like to keep track of what I read and try to make improvements. I am hoping that posting this list will … Continue reading →

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From Penthouse to White House: 2011 Year in Review Part 3

Posted on January 10, 2012 by sally

2011: The Year of Babies! Blessed be the babies! I was an “Auntie” many times over this year. Congratulations to all of my friends and their beautiful new additions: Ryan Thomas, (okay, he was technically 2010 but since he was … Continue reading →

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