Tag Archives: Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul
Sanctuaries of Lost Time
I am currently working on a patchwork of writing assignments. Most of them are yeoman’s service in support of people, events, or projects I love. The word “yeoman” has fallen out of favor, possibly because it contains the word “man.” … Continue reading
Buy the Book!
The book is out. The talk is done (merci, bon Dieu!) The roaster is clean (finally) and I have no more things to say in the passive voice. Now go…buy the book.
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The Jewelry Bag Explosion
On Friday, I went to a photo shoot. Not for myself, but for this Sunday’s “Easter Bonnet” article. My friend Gail offered her hat collection as props for my Sun Journal story. Gail loves hats, she wears hats, and she … Continue reading
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Tagged Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, La mois de la francophone, Ronald Bosse
Symbols in Stone
The main portal of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston, Maine consists of two side by side doors. Above is the tympanum, composed of a relief sculpture in limestone. The sculpture represents a vision of Saint Dominic, … Continue reading
The Wrecking Ball of Time
I’ve been writing a year-long series about the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston, Maine. It has been a time-consuming project and I’ve undertaken it in addition to my full-time work at an “intellectual sweatshop.” I did also … Continue reading
Vive la Canadienne
As my blog readers know, I’ve been writing about the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston, Maine for the last 8 months. This Sunday’s Sun Journal (October 8) will feature the “Basilica Brides” story followed by three additional … Continue reading
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Tagged Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, Israel Shevenell, The Home Road
At the Old Hitching Post
As noted earlier on this blog, Echoes magazine ceased publication in June of this year. Any remaining subscription issues were fulfilled by Maine magazine and as of today, I have received two months of this replacement. It’s a happy harlequin … Continue reading
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Granite Narratives
For the past eight months, I’ve been writing a series of articles for the Lewiston Sun Journal about the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. These articles are archived online and you can read them there. How I got involved … Continue reading
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Tagged Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, granite
The Limestone Borg
A few weeks ago, I researched granite. Did you know the Pine Tree State may very well have more of it than the Granite State of New Hampshire. According to Steve Haynes, founder and director of the Maine Granite Industry … Continue reading
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Tagged Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, fight it, limestone, Maine Granite Industry Museum, the Borg
Soaring Summer Music
Summer in Maine is many things. Tourists, lobster rolls, and trips to the ocean or lake are just a few of the activities attracting travelers to this place which is home to approximately 1 million. Of course, there are summer … Continue reading
