Wanderers

where we meet.

The "Melting Pot" explored. How do our vast identities collide together within one's self? Exploring folk lore, food and art.

Members

  • Liz
  • Jen Thomas
  • Leah Jaffe
  • Beth
  • Serge Walion
  • Kat
  • Kathleen
  • Michael Guyette
  • Jessica
  • Marian Gilmore
  • Jennifer Hall
  • Alyssa
  • Hilary Holmes
  • Susan Hampton
  • taryn Wallach
  • Jessica

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Beth replied to Beth's discussion 'Maya Deren, Film Maker'
That is really cool, I'll definitely check her out!
May 12
Serge Walion replied to Beth's discussion 'Maya Deren, Film Maker'
Nikki S. Lee is a really interesting example of this. She's a new york based artist who did a series of photos where she would literally assimilate into a subculture. She changes the way she dresses and modifies her appearance to impersonate a cul...
May 12
Kat added a blog post
a. I can't find a place to comment but I really enjoy the ethnic art section on this page. b. I'm almost ashamed to admit that I've been embarrassed by a few of my cultural backgrounds before, I guess it has to do with cultural identity. I have a ...
May 11
Beth added a blog post
Irish Step Dancing Morris Dancing Although I think these are great surviving art forms, I am very glad that I don't have to get all dressed up like that! I was an Irish Step Dancer for about a year in 7th grade, it was terrible! I never foll...
May 11
Beth added 2 videos
May 11
Beth added 7 photos
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May 11
Beth replied to Beth's discussion 'Cooking For Family'
yum! I forgot about maple syrup on snow! I used to do that as a kid :)
May 11
Michael Guyette replied to Beth's discussion 'Cooking For Family'
My family is a mix of Italian, French Canadian, and Irish but I can't think of any dishes my family serves that really relate to any of these cultures. The Guyette side of my family is ridiculously huge and when we get together, each family brings...
May 11
Jessica replied to Marian Gilmore's discussion 'quilting'
Does anyone have any tips for someone who is just starting to make quilts? Or a good book or website for directions? It's something I'm interested in learning to do, but it seems a little complicated.
May 9
Marian Gilmore replied to Marian Gilmore's discussion 'quilting'
Some of those quilts much have been beautiful, are they similar to the amish quilts?
May 5
Marian Gilmore replied to Marian Gilmore's discussion 'quilting'
Yeah, let me know! Especially this time of year -- I'd love to spend an evening/day in Boston.
May 5
Jennifer Hall added a photo
Skype New Hampshire/Siena
Blyth chooses the band aids for her most recent studio mistake while Jen watches from a room in Spanocchia Castle, Siena Italy.
May 5
Jennifer Hall, Alyssa, Michael Guyette and 2 more joined Wanderers
May 5
Jessica and Kat are now friends
May 5
Beth replied to Marian Gilmore's discussion 'quilting'
That sounds really cool, I'd love to see some of the quilts your mother worked on if you have any photos!
May 5
Beth added a discussion
Maya Deren, Film Maker
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Deren Maya Deren was a groundbreaking film maker who submerged herself into new cultures such as the Haitian culture. She was born in Russia, grew up as an American and was accepted into the Haiti. Impressive f...
May 5
 

Welcome

Hey Everybody, thanks for stopping by!
Please feel free to use this website in any way you like to express yourself culturally. You can post to the Blogs or Forums with recipes or experiences and be sure to add any cultural festivity to our list of upcoming events!
We'd love to see any photos you have that represent who you are whether it be traditional textiles or family photos.
This is a place to celebrate both the history of our unique cultures and encourage the many exciting ways to enjoy these diversities in modern times.
Share your families stories from any time and feel free to invite absolutely anybody to the community. The more diverse threads we can incorporate, the more beautiful our fabric will become!

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Kat

Cultural Identity

a. I can't find a place to comment but I really enjoy the ethnic art section on this page.
b. I'm almost ashamed to admit that I've been embarrassed by a few of my cultural backgrounds before, I guess it has to do with cultural identity. I have a great number of different backgrounds, which are what I understand to be mostly European with a tiny sliver of ancestry from more exotic places. And I choose to focus on the cultures of more exotic places, totally ignoring what I'm sure is a proud herit… Continue

Posted by Kat on May 11, 2009 at 10:05pm

Beth

Folk Dancing



Irish Step Dancing

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Posted by Beth on May 11, 2009 at 9:58pm

Alyssa

My Heritage

I'm mostly Irish and a little English. My mom doesn't have any Irish recipes that really stick out to me that she would use when I was little, but we did have traditions that were very connected to an Irish-Catholic tradition. My parents were raised more on the religious side, and my grandparents, (my mother's parents, who are off the boat from Ireland), encouraged my mother to raise us very religiously. My sisters, brother and I attended Sunday school and were all confirmed. We kept close tradi… Continue

Posted by Alyssa on May 5, 2009 at 11:00am

Liz

Crack representing rift in cultures

Doris Salcedo

Posted by Liz on May 5, 2009 at 10:42am

Susan Hampton

My Cultural identity

I am a German/Hungarian/Irish/English fifth generation American Mutt. And I LOVE it.
I love being a blend of multiple cultures. I feel that our American culture is the combination of all others and we should be proud of this by respecting our diverse heritage. I am a history buff, (focus on the art part) and I think understanding where you come from is very important for everyone in this world. Which makes being a mutt really something wonderful, because it opens you up to learning about everyth… Continue

Posted by Susan Hampton on April 28, 2009 at 11:45am

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