Monthly Archives: September 2012

The Hornet

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Marion

The Hornet is an Essex-class aircraft carrier. It was commissioned in 1942 and afloat in 1943. The Hornet played important roles in history, during world war II and later, in the 1960s, as the recovery ship for the Apollo capsules. … Continue reading →

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Kinetic Carnivale: Steam Up

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Marion

Roots of Motive Power steams up their locomotive, steam shovel, crane, donkey engines and steamrollers several times a year. They offer free steam train rides around the compound. Their space is right next to the Mendocino County Museum and right … Continue reading →

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Kinetic Carnivale; Cello Joe and Break Dancing

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Marion

  The musical stylings of Cello Joe were a surprise. Cello Joe plays cello, one of the most emotive instruments in the world. He also did “beat-boxing.” He played some modern pieces, original compositions. Then we got a bonus; a … Continue reading →

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Kinetic Carnivale; the New Handcar Regatta

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Marion

After four very successful years (last year they had over 10,000 attendants) the Santa Rosa Handcar Regatta closed. One reason was that they lost their venue because the county is upgrading the tracks for the Sonoma-Marin-Area-Rail-Transit (SMART); but the partners … Continue reading →

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Quilts

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Marion

Riskpress Gallery doesn’t stop with paint and ink artworks. They’ve exhibited sculpture, and right now they have a show of handmade books. The August exhibit was a quilt show. Two quilters, one from Petaluma, one from here, displayed. Pauline Pellini … Continue reading →

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Bookjumping

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Marion

I usually read more than one book at a time. I almost always have a book in the car. I have two by my chair; one in my bag to take to work, and one or two by the bed. … Continue reading →

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Goodwill

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Marion

I plan to take three boxes of craft stuff to Goodwill today; rubber stamps and stamp pads, feathers and felt, heat guns, mask templates, stencils, corn husks, sequins and beads. I also took a tote bag and a box full … Continue reading →

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