So … we are at the one-year mark of the creation of this latch hook rug. One year ago, I took the original picture of the Woodstock Covered Bridge in Vermont that formed the basis of this artwork. A simple covered bridge that is part of the town’s infrastructure. And yeah, I thought this would…
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The Latch Hook Covered Bridge project as of September 12, 2025
While working on this recent latch hook rug project, I realized that I’m doing what my Grandma Betty used to do when I was a child. Let me explain. I lived with my paternal grandmother (my Grandma Betty) at her house outside Boston in summers, so that I could get away from my toxic home…
Read MoreThe Latch Hook Covered Bridge project as of September 3, 2025
Yesterday, I dropped off my previous latch hook rug, A Bicolor Sunflower, to the Big Es New England Center for the 2025 Big E. Apparently the previous category for latched hook rugs was only available for youth; now it’s available for all. And if I’m thinking about entering future latched hook rug projects at locales…
Read MoreThe Latch Hook Covered Bridge project as of August 14, 2025
So … wait … what’s been going on with this hand-crafted rug project of mine? It’s been three months since the last posted blog update. I shall explain. First, a recap. Here’s the left panel of what will be a three-panel rug; I finished this panel earlier this spring. And the last time I posted,…
Read MoreThe Congregation of Carissima
Sometimes you work on a project and you think there’s a goal in sight. And suddenly … without warning … you’re taking a different route. Robert Frost points to the other road and say, “Take this one, it’s less traveled.” I shall explain. Last month, during my Hamilton College 40th reunion, I took some of…
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are really amazing me in this offseason. Last night they picked up Jonnu Smith and Jalen Ramsey from the Miami Dolphins; they just signed DK Metcalf in the offseason, and somehow they still managed to convince Aaron Rodgers to join up for a one-year stint. Hell, I’m even hearing rumors that they’re…
Read MoreThe finale of the Route 5 Rivalry was won by …
I had a horrible nightmare Saturday night. I dreamed I was at the scorer’s table of the finals between the Albany Patroons and the New York Phoenix, with both teams fighting for that one playoff berth for the next round. The game was tied in the final moments. All of a sudden, I heard someone…
Read MoreThe Albany Patroons defeat Halifax 122-106 to advance to a three-game playoff with the NY Phoenix
Typing that headline makes me smile. The TBL’s playoff format – first-round knockout battles, then best-of-three contests to survive and advance to the TBL championship – began last night. The Albany Patroons, as the #3 seed in the North Atlantic Division, needed to win a one-game playoff against the #2 seed, the Halifax Hoopers, to…
Read MoreThe Latch Hook Covered Bridge project as of May 12, 2025
It’s a very good thing I purchased all my yarns ahead of time for this latch hook rug project. And I shall explain. First, a recap. Here’s the left panel of what will be a three-panel rug. And I’m currently working on the right panel, and here’s where I was the last time I blogged…
Read MoreThe Albany Patroons and New York Phoenix finish the “Route 5 Rivalry” at two wins apiece
Last night, it seemed as if the Albany Patroons would start their coveted matchup with the division-leading New York Phoenix at a major disadvantage. One of their top scorers, Derrick Rowland Jr., has a busted hand. One of their bench players, Justice Brantley, has an injured foot. Their All-Star, Trahson Burrell, was scheduled to leave…
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