Local author and freelance writer Sandy McBride has published a book featuring a collection of some of the best articles she has written for The Express Weekly newspaper over the past nine years. The book, entitled “A Hometown Is . . .”, has four sections including Hearts, Hands, Heritage and Heroes, with a total of 35 articles.
Article in the 05-19 Edition.
Sandy McBride, local writer and Express contributor, will be one of the featured poets at the Easton Library's celebration of National Poetry Month on Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the library on Route 40. She will read poetry from her books "Mist Upon the Pond" and "Meadow Flowers", as well as some not-yet-published pieces. Also reading their poetry will be Lloyd Barnhart and Sarah Gabriel.
People who attend the reading are welcome to bring their own poems, or much-loved favorites, to share with everyone.
By Sandy McBride
Mystic Seaport has long been on our “bucket list” of places we must see. My friend Dick Garland told me years ago that I would love it. Well, we finally made it. After watching two of our grandchildren perform in the Shoreline Actors’ Collective’s “MacBeth” in Clinton, CT on a Sunday afternoon, we headed for Mystic. We spent a weather-perfect Monday taking in the myriad sights and delights that Mystic Seaport-the Museum of America and the Sea has to offer. Dick was right. We loved it.
Those of you who know me may have already guessed that this will not be just about Mystic Seaport. I often stumble upon a fascinating side story within the big picture.
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