“July 10, 2011 14:57 My name is Luke Fakult, and I am a student going into the eleventh grade at University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio. This is our school’s first year in the tall ship program, but I hope I can do this for my next two summers of high school. I signed up [...]

“July 8th, 2011 1841 hours I am a member of the Alpha Watch on the Brig Niagara. It is our second full day out on the Great Lakes. We have learned a lot in this short amount of time about the sails, lines, knots, and orders. My hands have already become callused from tugging on [...]

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This past weekend, I think I was humming a few bars of the classic Willie Nelson song, “On The Road Again.” On Saturday, I had the honor and pleasure of traveling to the Grove City Country Club in Grove City, PA for the wedding reception of Katie and J…

Letters & Lace

Giclee Print in my Etsy Shop

I am excited to offer four new prints in my Etsy Shop. These four
originals were done for the NPAA Scholarship Event at the end of June.
Members from this art group created original works on 8 x 1…

Well, Moo is starting to be people to me.With that said, she is obviously in heat. The constant meowing and yowling is some sort of way to communicate her need. A need that she isn’t even fully aware of I suspect. But constant attention, weird posturi…

MISSISSAGI, with sand from Thessalon for beach replenishment, is expected in Erie at around 1000 on Sunday.
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I need to update my website with a list of accomplishments, but I figured I would post an important one on here first. It takes too long to update my website. Within the last few weeks, I represented a client in negotiating and closing the sale of a few websites. My client was the seller, [...]

A car fit for the Grand Marshalls!Everyone knows that Waldmeer loves to celebrate summer holidays with great family fun and spectacular fireworks displays. But this year, Waldameer was honored by the Millrcreek Township to celebrate the Fourth of July …

This is sad. Really sad. This guy had all the makings of a great big man. Could shoot from deep, had post moves, some toughness and fire and was still learning the game. Yao Ming just couldn’t hold up physically. So after nine seasons what was spent the majority of the time injured or in [...]

I was recently talking with a friend, who had helped me out with some work on my house. (I have pretty much all of my windows replaced.) His father had passed on a few months ago, and he mentioned that there were 2 antique autos from the Hudson Motor Car Company that had seen . . . → Read More: Names for 2 cars

Just about everything there is to be said has been said about the Florida mom and her little girl.  It’s sad.  And unfair that she recieved so much attention when there are so many other children who are killed by their parents or die mysteri…

Earlier in the year, Mr. Chottiner and Mr. Nilsen gave a presentation to the school during assembly about a unique summer opportunity: a chance to “sail the high seas” with the Flagship Niagara. The Flagship Niagara is replica of an 1812 warship, remade as a school vessel for high school students. Six students took this [...]

On impulse, I painted the dining room table legs.  I love that paint isn’t permanent.I’m more than willing to paint something just to paint it back if I don’t like it (proof here).So this is my go at blue table legs. We’ll see if it sticks.The tab…

Happy Thursday Doodlers!I’m pretty busy at the moment finishing up some artwork for the second season of Wellsville (Only three episodes to go!), but I wanted to share with you some illustrations I recently did for a friend of mine. The illustrati…

I think the main cause of unhappiness, for most of us, lies in one word. Disappointment.Disappointment is rampant. We are all disappointed at one time or another in ourselves, our spouses, our kids, our parents, friends, co-workers, bosses and even ran…

Gannon officially announced the first portion of its 2011-12 recruiting class Wednesday via a press release from the school. Faithful readers of Gannon Hoops weren’t surprised to read the names of newcomers Adam Blazek, Brandon Belt, Dmitry Martynenko,…

The first one was great, the second stunk. How’s the third Transformers film? Can Michael Bay deliver?

Maybe people love campfires because it reconnects them to nature. Or maybe it’s because it reminds them of the hardships the settlers must have faced when forging a new country. Whatever the reason, campers still love their campfires and cooking ov…

I think I would be more likely to support a veteran-owned business if that type of information was better publicized.  I owe those guys (and girls)!
via Initiative tries to link veteran-owned businesses – Local News – GoErie.com/Erie Times…

We received the call today that our homestudy has been approved. And…We are officially expecting now! Like officially! We are officially waiting!Meaning it could happen any day (or week, or month, or year) now!I guess our due date is a…

You are creating all the bubbles at night.

With the 4th being on a Monday this year, and me taking a week off work, I have no idea what day it is. Also, I’m bummed I really didn’t get to see any fireworks. We’re down to pretty slim pickings in Erie when it comes to 4th fireworks. I remember when I was a [...]

I am not a gardener.  You should know that right away, just in case you think I’m going to be full of gardening advice.  Every summer I plant tomatoes in big pots on my deck.  I know I need to water them, but that’s really the extent of …

I had a wonderful time yesterday! For the 6th year, there was an LGBT contingent in the Millcreek 4th of July Parade. This year we had about 20 folks, or maybe a few more. I felt really happy that we had such diversity within our contingent. My friend John wanted to be a part . . . → Read More: A fun 4th of July

Luedtke tugs KRISTA S. and ANN MARIE are currently moored at the Old Ore Dock with dredge equipment anchored in the harbor. Harbor dredging is expected to begin any day.I will be posting photos of recent activity in Erie sometime this week.
Erie Shippi…

It was yet another glorious 4th of July weekend here in Erie. The weather was perfect both Sunday and Monday. Which was good because we had plans.Saturday we just wanted out of the house, so we packed up the little munchkin and headed to the mall. It w…

A holiday weekend is always festive, as friends and family take extra time off work to enjoy time together. Add a wedding to the weekend and it makes it even more special…and fun! On Saturday, the MACA Building in the community of Marienville was the…

Rest in peace my beautiful kitty. I cherished all 22 wonderful years I had with you! I remember the day we got you and Mom and Dad wanted me to get you because you were the laid back, sleepy one. We sure showed them! As I vroomed down the hall on my li…

I was listening to my Lady A CD today on my way to work. That’s right. Work on July 4th. After 4 hours of work in the office I spent two more hours petting, brushing, and feeding my dying 22 year old cat with a syringe. So, it’s been a great day. On my…