![]() ![]() ![]() And when I say England I mean ENGLAND, not the United Kingdom-the word “Ireland” is found in this book a whopping TWO TIMES, whereas “Wales” fares slightly better at a grand total of six mentions. If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home has a laser-beam focus on the country of England that is not accurately represented in the book’s title. This book presents a lot of potentially interesting historical facts about the way people lived in the long-ago past, but the flow of this book is very disorganized, and it frequently feels like Lucy Worsley did NOT show her work. As annoying as these picky teachers can be, I believe that author Lucy Worsley could have used such words of wisdom when writing If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home. This teacher would absolutely, positively make sure to impatiently cry out, “Twenty-seven WHAT?” to ensure you dutifully write down “27 sticks of butter,” as if the conversation had somehow shifted mid-problem and the number 27 could mistakenly be counted for elephants instead. Have you ever had a stickler for a math teacher who constantly reminded you to “show your work?” Say, for instance, you are adding together sticks of butter, arriving at a total of twenty-seven. Philip’s Episcopal Church Kazoo Band and to the Wiscasset Recreation kids’ float.If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home by Lucy Worsley ![]() ![]() Kenzie MacLaren, clad in red, white and blue and driving an ATV, won the blue ribbon for best youth entry. She was driving the Woodfield Farm wagon pulled by her handsome horses, “Mike” and “Ace.” Other blue ribbon winners were Bob and Linda Marcus for best auto The Barnhouse Grill & Pub, Route 1, Wiscasset for best business float The Freedom Fellowship Church, Route 1, Wiscasset for best of the nonprofit floats. Among the blue ribbon winners were Linda Verney of Alna. Judging of the parade entries was based on creativity, originality and patriotic spirit. After crossing Gardiner Road, the procession proceeded down Hooper to Federal Street past the judges’ table then turned left onto Main Street passing hundreds of people who gathered along the sidewalks to watch.Īs in years past a good crowd was on hand at the waterfront for the traditional flag raising ceremony and the firing of a salute by Legion and the playing of “Taps.” Across the parking lot business was brisk at Wiscasset Yacht Club where members were selling strawberry shortcake. The parade was led by the color guard from Bradford-Sortwell-Wright Post 54 of the American Legion. Larry Hesseltine, Wiscasset police chief, blew his cruiser siren signaling the parade’s start at 10 a.m. Parade participants began gathering at 9:30 on Churchill Street for their march to the waterfront. The third judge was Desiree Bailey, a member of the School Committee and the owner of Possibilities Salon & Spa on Gardiner Road. She was joined on the lawn in front of the landmark Octagon House on Federal Street by Wiscasset’s new School Superintendent and past selectman Kim Andersson. Wiscasset Selectboard Chairman Sarah Whitfield served as a parade judge. A math teacher at Wiscasset High School for many years before retiring, Flanagan was recognized by many of his former students who returned home to watch the parade. Riding with him was Tim Flanagan, a fellow Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War era. Roby was in high spirits for the parade greeting everyone with a warm smile and friendly wave. Then the clouds rolled in and raindrops began falling and continued on an off for the rest of the day.Īmong this year’s parade participants were Wiscasset’s Wally Roby, 96, a World War II U.S. The predicted rain showers held off just long enough for members of the American Legion to raise Old Glory at the waterfront and for the judges to award the blue ribbons for the best parade floats. People from near and far gathered in Maine’s Prettiest Village Tuesday morning, July 4 to celebrate America’s 247th birthday with a colorful parade under a sunny sky. ![]()
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