At the end of August we sat down with Mary Wade to gather some of her knowledge of Essex, New York's bygone days. We'll be sharing some of her nostalgic memories (and stories about her Essex art!) in the future---so keep an eye out! While we were visiting, we passed Mary one … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Ice Fishing on Beggs Point by Mary Wade
Archives for September 2013
Lake Champlain Windsurfing Festival 2013
Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau will welcome the American Windsurfing Tour (AWT) to Plattsburgh on September 28th and 29th, 2013 for the first ever Lake Champlain Windsurfing Festival. Please join Kevin Pritchard and Tyson Poor (pros) and 2 Rad Windsurfing (exhibitor) for a … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Windsurfing Festival 2013
View from the Office Window – First Week of School
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm offers birth –2nd grade education based on the Waldorf philosophy on a working farm in Essex, NY. First Week of School With my office moved to the upstairs of the farmhouse, I have a sweeping view of the play-yard. I'm graced with a view … [Read more...] about View from the Office Window – First Week of School
A Desire to Doodle
I cannot rest, I must draw, however poor the result, and when I have a bad time come over me it is a stronger desire than ever. ~ Beatrix Potter Are you a compulsive doodler? Or is it a rare and fleeting yen to express yourself through a quick doodle in the margin of the book … [Read more...] about A Desire to Doodle
25 Schools Receive CFES “Schools of Distinction” Honor
College For Every Student (www.collegefes.org), a national nonprofit that helps underserved students prepare for, gain access to, and succeed in college, is honoring 25 schools in 11 states as "Schools of Distinction" for their efforts in creating high levels of college readiness … [Read more...] about 25 Schools Receive CFES “Schools of Distinction” Honor