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Author Archives: Susacadia
Age Appropriate
Warning: This has nothing to do with either smut or sex. There are some types of knowledge, that, if acquired too soon, you spend a lifetime re-learning. Take your left and right hands, for instance. I’m one of those “other … Continue reading
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Rafe–Setting Up the Loom
“For goodness sake, go help Fiona deal with her loom and quit plaguing me.” Rafe’s sister stood before the anvil, maul pounding flakes of burned iron off a horse shoe. “Her husband is too poorly, or too drunk, to be … Continue reading
Ambiance
I went to a spinning event yesterday, an event that happens in Newport each year. Spinners from all across the state descend on the little school either the first or last weekend of school vacation. This year it was the … Continue reading
If it’s the growing season why isn’t it called “winter”?
In 2016 the Summer Olympics will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I looked that up. Wikipedia notes that this is the second time the Summer Olympics will be in the host country’s winter. An interesting paradox that. And, … Continue reading
Leaving Maine
This is in homage to my dad, whose name was most definitely not ‘Vance.’ It takes place at the former Dow Air Force Base, now Bangor International Airport. The first time Vance left Maine he hadn’t been here for long. … Continue reading
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Rafe–Frozen River
Jole poked the end of his gaff into the snow that now banked the river. This was his first year doing a man’s job. Old Farley had drilled pilot holes and declared the river frozen enough to start gathering ice. … Continue reading
The Dreaded CCSS
I have just finished reading Diane Ravitch’s monologue against the Common Core standards. (I’ve linked to the English Language Arts section because I am, or was, and English teacher.) As always when I read something, a bunch of stuff comes … Continue reading
The Power of Place
When I started to drive for the ambulance service, and was heading for the MDI Hospital, I was instructed to radio ahead when I turned onto Eagle Lake Road letting them know that I had just rounded “RA Corner.” “Don’t … Continue reading
A Different Homecoming
In the words of Monty Python, “Now for something completely different.” Rafe stood on the bluff, hand resting on the well carved oak. How many years had it been? Twenty-five? Twenty-seven? She pulled out her knife and began cleaning out … Continue reading
Mobius Madness
Here is a “How To” I sent to a BadCat’s Into Infinity knit along. At the end are some of the completed scarves that make the cast on portions completed. I’ve also improved my photo editing skills, so the arrows … Continue reading