So maybe I deserve it, I’ve had a rough year.
Last week Laramie Main Street received Business of the Year from the Laramie Board of Realtors. Last night, we were recognized for our work constructing and landscaping the First Street Plaza and received a cash award from the Laramie Beautification Committee. Tonight, I got the most flattering email from an M.A. student at George Mason University stating, “I am writing today because I will be leading a class discussion on your article: "From Farm to Factory: Transitions in Work, Gender and Leisure at Banning Mill, 1910-1930s" ... My peers and I have been trying to learn both about historical topics and historians. Would you be willing to share two bits of information with me for my discussion?
First: What prompted your interest in this topic?
Second: What are you working on right now?”
Boy did I give her an earful! My life story in fact. Felt like a real historian again…
It is good to be recognized for all the hard work, dedication and tears I pour into my projects. Now if I could get some time off to reflex and relax!
Laramie Main Street is gearing up for a bunch of new holiday events downtown. We’ve got something going on from Dec. 1 to the 20th. Needless to say, I’m looking forward to a very quiet Christmas with Jason and the Sherwood-Hoffman clan. It will be good to have some down time.
No big plans for Christmas this year. It is our turn to get snowed in in Wyoming. (Someone remind me to get a good book from the library so I don’t have to venture out…)
I’m currently reading, “When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Woman from 1960 to the Present” a very feminist portrayal of the women’s movement between 1960 and 1990. It is based on oral histories and is an enjoyable and approachable read. (Did you know women could not open a checking account without a co signature from their husband or father?)
I’m also addicted to Mad Men and am leaning towards going as a 60’s housewife for our New Years Eve costume party! (I just started season 2 so no spoilers please).
Open door invite on the party, New Year’s Eve, friends, family, and little ones are all invited! Come as your favorite historic figure or couple!
P.S. Hunting season is almost over!!! Yah!!!
Showing posts with label public history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label public history. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, December 07, 2009
Speed Up, Slow Down!
It’s been a quiet week in Laramie… yes, we are reading Garrison Keillor! It has been cold all week. The high is predicted at 14, with snow. In the five years I’ve lived in Wyoming, I’ve never seen a cold snap like this one (or I block them out). Thus, I’ve been staying in and keeping warm. Crafting, reading, cooking… avoiding cleaning. My downstairs table is covered with feathers and beads. Our bedroom is covered with frames and photographs and I don’t even want to look in the guest room/gift wrapping room!
The class I was co-teaching, Intro to Public History, ended last week. I was sad to say goodbye to the students. It was a wonderful opportunity and made me realize that life as a professor wouldn’t be all bad. It was uplifting to see the students get into “history”, boring ol’ history, and actually think critically about its role in museums and non-profits. Needless to say, it was a very rewarding experience. Now I need something new to do!
This morning I volunteered at the Laramie Plains Museum and helped decorate. This Sat. they are having a free open house for the community. I’ll be a greeter in one of the decorated rooms this Sat. from 3 to 6 if anyone wants to stop by and say “hi”. 
Last night was our last broomball game of the regular season. We started early this year. Going into the game, we were in a three way tie for first place. After much huffing and puffing, falling on the ice and possibly a bruised rib, we lost the game 0 – 1. Bummer! Because our games overlapped with hunting season, we didn’t get any video this year. I’m hearing rumors of a tournament game next Sunday so I’ll be sure to snap some pictures.
The rest of the week will be filled with holiday activities: the Game & Fish Christmas party, a baby shower, confirmation class, cookie baking party, entering sweepstakes, and hopefully some new volunteer opportunities.
Jason is on his way home so I’m going to work on getting dinner on the table. Happy Holidays!
The class I was co-teaching, Intro to Public History, ended last week. I was sad to say goodbye to the students. It was a wonderful opportunity and made me realize that life as a professor wouldn’t be all bad. It was uplifting to see the students get into “history”, boring ol’ history, and actually think critically about its role in museums and non-profits. Needless to say, it was a very rewarding experience. Now I need something new to do!
This morning I volunteered at the Laramie Plains Museum and helped decorate. This Sat. they are having a free open house for the community. I’ll be a greeter in one of the decorated rooms this Sat. from 3 to 6 if anyone wants to stop by and say “hi”. Last night was our last broomball game of the regular season. We started early this year. Going into the game, we were in a three way tie for first place. After much huffing and puffing, falling on the ice and possibly a bruised rib, we lost the game 0 – 1. Bummer! Because our games overlapped with hunting season, we didn’t get any video this year. I’m hearing rumors of a tournament game next Sunday so I’ll be sure to snap some pictures.
The rest of the week will be filled with holiday activities: the Game & Fish Christmas party, a baby shower, confirmation class, cookie baking party, entering sweepstakes, and hopefully some new volunteer opportunities.
Jason is on his way home so I’m going to work on getting dinner on the table. Happy Holidays!
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