Saturday, February 11, 2012
Eggs
Night school
You probably received in the mail the course catalog for this coming semester at the Chester County Night School. Though most of their classes are held at the West Chester or Great Valley schools, there are quite a few being offered here at Patton Middle School or Unionville High School. Among them: art, beekeeping, ballroom dancing, computer-aided drafting, financial planning, "improv" comedy, nutrition, photography, Spanish, tennis, woodworking, and writing.
I saw one course title, "It's OK to Be Crabby," and immediately thought of several acquaintances who would be perfect instructors. But no, it's a seafood cooking class.
I saw one course title, "It's OK to Be Crabby," and immediately thought of several acquaintances who would be perfect instructors. But no, it's a seafood cooking class.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Heads up
In a follow-up to my item in last week's column about local break-ins, a fellow West Marlborough resident told me that she has found a female trespasser in her barn twice, unauthorized, "asking questions about saddles and their value." My friend told the woman that she had notified state police, and found out that apparently she has been arrested before for trying to sell stolen tack.
Stability
The Jennersville Y certainly knows its market: it's offering a "Yoga for Riders" class from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27.
"The ancient practice of yoga has the same goals as dressage -- harmony, energy and balance," reads the flyer. "Learn how practicing yoga can improve your riding through improved self-awareness, improved ability to relax and breathe, resulting in better communication with your horse; increased understanding of body positioning, improved balance and ability to be centered."
It's free for members. If you've been looking for a reason to join the Y, this might be it.
Speaking of something else that equestrians might enjoy, check out Ponybeds on Facebook (their website is being built). They sell VERY cute beds with headboards and footboards that look like jumps.
"The ancient practice of yoga has the same goals as dressage -- harmony, energy and balance," reads the flyer. "Learn how practicing yoga can improve your riding through improved self-awareness, improved ability to relax and breathe, resulting in better communication with your horse; increased understanding of body positioning, improved balance and ability to be centered."
It's free for members. If you've been looking for a reason to join the Y, this might be it.
Work it!
Remember Jessica Latshaw? She's the "ukelele girl" from Landenberg who became an instant YouTube sensation a few weeks back when she was videotaped playing her uke on the NYC subway. Since then she's been making the most of her lucky break. Among several other gigs, she has performed at a fashion charity event in Soho pre-Fashion Week; opened for Dia Frampton on Feb. 8 at The Note in West Chester; is playing inwill be playing at World Cafe Live at The Queen Theater in Wilmington.
I should add that she's also a very nice person. You go, Jess!
I should add that she's also a very nice person. You go, Jess!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Connecting
A friend of mine stopped by this afternoon in a dark mood: her horse is lame, her computer keeps crashing, her website is balky, her favorite fruit is no longer in season....on and on.
I tried to distract her by feeding her cookies and showing her a really cool commercial for a satellite phone gadget that stars a friend of mine. The video shows him pulling ashore on a remote island off the Katmai Peninsula in Alaska, unloading this BlueCosmo device and his laptop from the boat, and then hooking up to the Internet right then and there.
This high-tech wizardry did not cheer her up. In fact, as the kids say, it was something of an Epic Fail.
"Great," she said despondently. "He can check his e-mail from Alaska. My printer won't even communicate with my computer and they're in the same room."
She left and headed off to continue her errands. Presently I got a text message from her: because we'd taken time to watch the video, she had arrived at the bank a few minutes after closing time.
Oh well. Maybe it will cheer you up. It's at http://vimeo.com/36125882.
I tried to distract her by feeding her cookies and showing her a really cool commercial for a satellite phone gadget that stars a friend of mine. The video shows him pulling ashore on a remote island off the Katmai Peninsula in Alaska, unloading this BlueCosmo device and his laptop from the boat, and then hooking up to the Internet right then and there.
This high-tech wizardry did not cheer her up. In fact, as the kids say, it was something of an Epic Fail.
"Great," she said despondently. "He can check his e-mail from Alaska. My printer won't even communicate with my computer and they're in the same room."
She left and headed off to continue her errands. Presently I got a text message from her: because we'd taken time to watch the video, she had arrived at the bank a few minutes after closing time.
Oh well. Maybe it will cheer you up. It's at http://vimeo.com/36125882.
Mom's morning out
Bedbugzz, the baby and children's store at 128 E. State Street in Kennett, is hosting a get-together every Wednesday morning from 10 to 11:30 for mothers "who are seeking the support and camaraderie of other moms who are in the throes of life with a baby or toddler." There will be "a time for sharing, asking questions, soliciting advice, offering suggestions, and providing and receiving encouragement while your little one(s) play. Light, healthy snacks will be served." There's no charge.
The leader is Nikki Graham, a Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Massage Therapist, and Certified Doula. For more information you can contact Bedbugzz at 610-444-5566, bedbugzz@verizon.net.
The leader is Nikki Graham, a Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Massage Therapist, and Certified Doula. For more information you can contact Bedbugzz at 610-444-5566, bedbugzz@verizon.net.
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