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Massacusetts

A travel blog entry by jkqm14

On our way back from the Philippines, We decided to take a detour to Northampton Massachusetts. Northampton was were Calvin Coolidge made his political climb ( around 1900) to vice president, and eventually, President of the United States! Calvin Coolidge won a spot on the city council in 1903 in this city, and then the republican party organization chairman in 1904. He ran for and lost a ...

Departure Day

A travel blog entry by roadscholarorg

... Definitely the wire working is a possibility.

I still have glass beads that I made so can definitely continue with the wire work. And we have a perfect spot at home for me to work. Dad and I will have to learn to share the work spot.

I am sad as I say goodbye to my new found friends, but it is time to close out and go home. One last delicious breakfast and I am on my way home. Goodbye Snow Farm - It's been so much fun.
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The Final Buildup and Completion

A travel blog entry by roadscholarorg

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... stay in touch. I also collect cards and email addresses.

After one last fantastic dinner the auction is ready to begin. People have donated some of their handiwork to the auction which will help raise funds for new picnic tables to produce glass and clay pieces and the rest to the highschool program that Snow Farm runs. I have put in the 2 rings that I made for the auction.

Bidding runs hot and heavy for the various items - expecially for ...

More Exploration into Metal Working

A travel blog entry by roadscholarorg

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Much as conversation flows around, we are all still intent on our work. I am not the only one hammering. Cindy has created a beautiful necklace out of glass flowers, glass beads and wire. Joy has opened a whole new world for us. Between Nancy and Joy I have learned so much that sometimes my head spins. And I'm not the only one.

Tomorrow is our last day. There are still things ...

It starts to come together

A travel blog entry by roadscholarorg

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... I finally settle on a string of light brown beads, some copper findings and a silk cord that matches some of my beads beautifully.

Karen goes on to her sister's home and I move on to a yarn store that I had been told about. I'm on sensory overload. I like Northampton. I also check out a gallery on Main Street. I'm told that the gallery owner also teaches at Snow Farm and he works in glass. I have not met him, ...

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