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Nov 7, 20212 min read

Hope is an Important Thing to Have

I love being a teacher and school counsellor. I can’t imagine myself in another career. But I also enjoyed writing my book and hope to...

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Oct 8, 20211 min read

Removing the Elephant

Stephen King ,when asked "Where do you get your ideas?", replied "Utica". Well, that's how he responded when he was feeling cheeky. ...

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Sep 7, 20212 min read

Icons or I Can't Really See It?

For many people, Creston's two grain elevators are a pretty big deal. I've never been one of those people. They dominate the skyline,...

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Aug 6, 20214 min read

Creating Things with Sticks and Strings.

I don’t consider myself an “artist”. I am not a knitter, but I do knit. I am not a sewer (sew-er?), although I sew. I enjoy creating, and...

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Jul 5, 20212 min read

Brushes with Farm Life

Scheduling a day for painting on location with others has been the best motivator for me to get out regularly. As it is continuous...

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Jun 4, 20212 min read

Won't you come home, Will Bayliss?

Will Bayliss' art returns to the East Shore.

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