Samara weaving articles
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Obituary: Michael Samara, 1948-2024
Educator and vice-president for student affairs at Saint Michael’s College was appreciated for his thoughtful and caring demeanor Michael David Samara passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack, at his home, on April 26. Extraordinary staff from the South Burlington Emergency Departments and his beloved wife, Lucy, were by his side. Michael was born on March 5, 1948, to Josephine and Frederick Samara of Manchester, N.H. He grew up in a close-knit Lebanese...
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Through Arts Such as Weaving, Older Vermonters Reflect on Their Lives and Losses
On Wednesday mornings in Shelburne, five women gather to weave fibers symbolizing the tapestries of their lives. During a recent session, Nancy Rissler, 67, finished weaving a series of letters at the base of her loom, representing the first initials of her mother's 11 siblings. "Putting in the yarn, taking out the yarn, deciding what colors — it sort of reflects how we do life," Rissler said. "[It's] empowering that you can reflect." This is Weaving Your Story, a free weekly course at...
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'Evil Does Not Exist' review: Ryusuke Hamaguchi weaves a captivating cautionary tale
"Drive My Car" director Ryusuke Hamaguchi returns with a cautionary tale, "Evil Does Not Exist." Film review.