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Writings by Sandra Harrison including poetry, essays, fiction, non-fiction; children's literatire.
Film Production and Cinemas: In more recent years, film making has become common place in White Plains (WP) but going to a cinema to watch a movie on a big screen has been a favorite pastime in WP for over 100 years. On Oct… Continue Reading “The Arts in White Plains: Past & Present”
Intriguing artist Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915) lived a short full life before dying on the battle field in Europe during World War I at 23. French born sculptor had a platonic but personal relationship with Sophie Brzeska, a polish poet and writer. He adopted her… Continue Reading “Gaudier-Brzeska”
Rain gardens or bioretention spaces are a good and inexpensive way of alleviating flooding issues caused by run-off or heavy down pours. “Bioretention is a process in which contaminants and sedimentation are removed from storm water runoff. Storm water is collected into the treatment… Continue Reading “Bioretention (Rain) Gardens”
In memory of my father Paul Harrison (1920-2013), my mother celebrates my father’s birthday each June at NEJC. Paul was born on June 14 on our country’s flag day. She made a collage last June (pictured on the left). We visit him in Valhalla… Continue Reading “Paul Harrison”
Paper “Discontentment” was originally written in 1972 when I was in high school. I did make some corrections, put drawings in text and updated the method for showing references within the text: Cavemen had clubs & tools; we have bombs & machines. The Chinese… Continue Reading “Discontentment: Art 1972”
White Plains (WP) has lots stores but here is a listing of unique shops: Art: Music: Photo Development: Collectibles/Hobbies/Games: Sewing: Sports and VR ARCADE: Free Stuff: Thrift Shops: WP has a number of thrift shops selling vintage clothing and other collectible and non-collectible items.… Continue Reading “Unique White Plains Retail”
Mark Gertler the British Artist (1891-1939) is of great interest to me. Mark was born in London as the youngest child of Jewish immigrants Louis Gertler and Kate Berenbaum (known as Golda). He had 4 older siblings Deborah, Harry, Sophie and Jacob. At an… Continue Reading “Mark Gertler: British Artist”
My sugar is down & surprisingly lost 20 lbs. Started change in diet in middle of Dec. 2017 by eliminating bread followed by all grain products (rice; soy) while cutting down on fruit (1/2 to 1 cup). Cutting down on carbs lowered my glucose… Continue Reading “Ketogenic Diet & Diabetes”
Sandy's Written Creations 
History Behind the Curtain: Broadway Theatre
Posted on February 28, 2018 by sandraharrison1954
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First play I went to see as a teen was Fiddler on the Roof and I was hooked. Continued to go to live theatre during my college years including Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven as well as student productions of Southern Connecticut College… Continue Reading “History Behind the Curtain: Broadway Theatre”
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Category: Commentary on American Culture, Interests