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Drawing Straz

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One of the highlights of this year's Homecoming weekend at Carthage was the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the beautifully-renovated Straz Science Center,  dramatically transformed to the tune of more than 40 million dollars!  Unfortunately,  I had to miss the festivities, and my crazy schedule this semester has kept me from making any side trips up that

Big Debut

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I was just on hand for a most exciting singing debut.  No, it wasn't in any opera house or concert hall- and it wasn't for hundreds of people.   But trust me-  it was still a really big deal,  and a truly exciting and moving experience. The place:  Siebert Chapel The occasion:   Morning Chapel

Clean Sweep

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On commencement day this past May, my Carthage studio looked like it had been ransacked by robbers .... or like something from a disturbing episode of "Hoarders" ..... or both.   It had been an intense spring semester, which is how the mess came about in the first place (actually it was a mess that

One for All

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  In the midst of a really fantastic weekend (which included a thrilling 140th anniversary Carthage band concert, an exciting Carthage choral concert,  and a beautiful Mother’s Day/Springtime Celebration service at Holy Communion) I have to say that one tiny moment that really stands out for me was a brief chat I had with a