One of the best things about my time at Granite State College is the many interesting people I have met. In my various classes I have met mothers and daughters who are taking classes together, I have met students just out of high school, one student who was learning English as a second language had recently moved to Claremont from Korea and shared much about her culture with us while we helped her with the very confusing idioms and contradictions of English language. One student was in her 60s and was a frequent participant in many of my writing or English classes. I have met writers, poets, gardeners and even puppeteers all who were not only motivated learners, but who shared a wealth of knowledge with their fellow students. The diversity of Granite State students is endless.
On the weekend of October 2nd and 3rd, I participated in a Writer's Retreat on Lake Sunapee, the second such that I have attended. I saw some familiar faces and met some new people and had a wonderful time.
This time the retreat was held at Hemlock Harbor and our hosts were Lucy and Greg Young, a very warm and welcoming couple who shared Lucy's family home with us, joined us in our writing exercises and on one memorable evening while we sat in front of a much appreciated fire in the "great room" Greg entertained us on the player piano that he had restored.
Several participants joined Lucy in singing a few show tunes and the rest of us just enjoyed the impromptu show. Nothing is more conducive to writing than getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and devoting 2 or 3 days to just writing, and the view of the lake is a true inspiration.
The only reason I even know about the retreats is through my contacts at Granite State College; a teacher I had taken a poetry course from told me about them; she is one of the presenters. My renewed interest in writing poetry came about because of her class. However, I also had the option to participate in a creative writing workshop at the same location - maybe next time!
Another of my Creative writing teachers from Granite State College suggested that her students submit articles to local magazines - something I would have never had the courage to do on my own, but with her encouragement I not only did it, I actually got published! Amazing, who knew.
The contacts and friends you make at Granite State College don't end with the semester; I often talk to former classmates and we keep track of each others progress, and every milestone for one is encouragement for all.
On the weekend of October 2nd and 3rd, I participated in a Writer's Retreat on Lake Sunapee, the second such that I have attended. I saw some familiar faces and met some new people and had a wonderful time.
This time the retreat was held at Hemlock Harbor and our hosts were Lucy and Greg Young, a very warm and welcoming couple who shared Lucy's family home with us, joined us in our writing exercises and on one memorable evening while we sat in front of a much appreciated fire in the "great room" Greg entertained us on the player piano that he had restored.
Several participants joined Lucy in singing a few show tunes and the rest of us just enjoyed the impromptu show. Nothing is more conducive to writing than getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and devoting 2 or 3 days to just writing, and the view of the lake is a true inspiration.
The only reason I even know about the retreats is through my contacts at Granite State College; a teacher I had taken a poetry course from told me about them; she is one of the presenters. My renewed interest in writing poetry came about because of her class. However, I also had the option to participate in a creative writing workshop at the same location - maybe next time!
Another of my Creative writing teachers from Granite State College suggested that her students submit articles to local magazines - something I would have never had the courage to do on my own, but with her encouragement I not only did it, I actually got published! Amazing, who knew.
The contacts and friends you make at Granite State College don't end with the semester; I often talk to former classmates and we keep track of each others progress, and every milestone for one is encouragement for all.
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