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... he won national attention when he called out the state's National Guard to break a strike by Boston city police, exclaiming to the American Federation of Labor union leader Samuel Gompers, "There is no right to strike against the public safety by anybody, anywhere, anytime." Although later seen as a reactionary move, the action was widely popular in the wake of the lawlessness brought ...
Departure Day
Saturday
Once again I'm up early. I slept very well last night as I have every night since coming here. I have a fantastic roommate who also wakes early. I have enjoyed getting to know her. She will be back next year to work on her kiln glass.
I come down to the cafeteria to work on my blog and Sandy from Collage is already here. She is waiting for the airport shuttle to take her to Bradley Airport to fly home to ...
The Final Buildup and Completion
... certificates which ensure people come back each year. My roommate, Sandra will be coming back for more kiln glass as she wins one of the certificates. It will be her 5th visit to the farm. She originally came to the farm on a Road Scholar trip.
My two rings come up for auction together. One of my instructors, Nancy, puts them on and shows them off to the audience. One has a bead that I made wrapped in brass and the other is a flattened swirl in ...
More Exploration into Metal Working
Thursday
I was exhausted Wednesday night - was it the excitement catching up with me or all the good food they have been feeding us - I went to bed very early. Of course going to bed early meant waking up early. So to fill in my time and not wake my roommate, I go to the metal studio. I sorted out my beads and set up for the day.
I then proceeded to try to imitate the earrings that ...
It starts to come together
... gallery is wonderful. And the best part for me - I actually recognize some of the artists he has in the gallery.
Back at the school, I take my camera and make the rounds of the studios. I want to see what people are doing and get some pictures of them at work. I start with the wood turning class. There are only a couple people working. I take their picture and move onto glass blowing. I get a picture of ...
Location
Other places to stay in West Springfield
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Econo Lodge
1533 Elm Street, West Springfield | 1 star motelfrom $79 -
Super 8 West Springfield / Route 5
1500 Riverdale Street, West Springfield | 1 star motelfrom $54 -
Red Carpet Inn West Springfield
560 Riverdale Street, West Springfield | Motelfrom $67 -
Elsie'S Motel
1032 Riverdale St , West Springfield | Motel -
Springfield Inn
1573 Riverdale Street, West Springfield | Motel
