I can hardly wait to hear Lyndon State College President Dr. Carol Moore talking about her career path tomorrow. I know she was a biologist -- how did she get from there to heading up Vermont's northernmost college? Just a few more hours until I'll find out.
When I talked with Jenny Mackenzie earlier, she was excited about the two totally different presentations she's giving tomorrow: the first one with an amazing array of -- ooops, I almost told the surprise -- well, with an amazing amount of cool stuff, and about 50 students. And the second one, the writing intensive, with about 18 students, when she's especially looking forward to the conversations.
I heard a rumor that Joanne Bertrand, who is coaching the Story Booth before people go to record with Charlotte Albright, is arriving in full costume from another time and place! (Charlotte is giving up a day of her vacation to record your stories -- mega thanks, Ms. A!)
Melody Walker is putting finishing touches on the PowerPoint presentation she'll give in salute to her life as a young Wabenaki in Vermont. Look for her special exhibit in the theatre lobby.
At the college, Donna Wheeler's crew is rearranging rooms tonight, making sure we have plenty of seating, tables, tech support, and more. Donna, you rock!
Two "mystery guests" are coming tomorrow -- one in the morning, one in the afternoon -- for students who soak up interview skills from Peggy Sapphire, to test their new abilities. Wonder how much they'll reveal??
Just checked in with Lauren Anderson, who's been grocery shopping for her fabulous "History's Kitchen" presentation -- wow, this will be fun. Barnet's librarian Sherry Tolle, who bakes for her own Bed-and-Breakfast, will help if needed!
Caro Thompson told me she had a brainstorm and is working on some radically new handouts to go with her workshop on "Compelling Video."
Last I heard from Bess O'Brien, she was considering a raid on Jasper's music collection. I've packed a drum for her musical group!
And there's an enormous poster of Anne Frank in my car, for Cyndy Bittinger's group.
Did I mention that Tony Booth, the awesome archeologist from New Hampshire, is bringing some artifacts to check out?
Joan Alexander invented a folded paper device that's going to be great fun for investigating and retelling family stories.
I hope that the amazing Renee Kelly, whose organizing skills have kept all of this on track, is getting some sleep already. She and the folks from Burlington and Montpelier are getting up way early tomorrow ...
Me, I've got bags and boxes of supplies and handouts, -- oh, I read the one that Julia Lewandoski is using with her plunge into researching Vermont's significant women, and she's going to pack SO much into that 45 minutes that I bet everyone gets breathless ... wish I could be in that presentation room!
I've packed the card decks for "Mysteries in History." And since I'm diverting some of the crowd from Lauren's kitchen group to a special presentation on "Bakers' Tips for History Kitchens," I've been measuring out sourdough starter and packing taste-test samples of traditional New England recipes.
I can hardly wait to see you all in the morning!
