[LincolnTalk] Fwd: Mark your calendar for "We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance" on 3 February

2025-01-18 Thread Sara Mattes
FYI > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Massachusetts Historical Society > Subject: Mark your calendar for "We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black > Resistance" on 3 February > Date: January 10, 2025 at 2:32:47 PM EST > To: samat...@gmail.com > Reply-To: communicati...@masshist.org > > Regist

Re: [LincolnTalk] Postcard for upcoming event during Winter Carnival

2025-01-18 Thread Sara Mattes
No, I did not miss the point. The point is that this specific event is to provide information and entertainment of the 18th century Lincoln…and yes, it primarily white. It does not mean we are ignorant of or insensitive to the lives of the other folks who were here before European settlement, or

Re: [LincolnTalk] Reminder: GRALTA's Israel-Palestine Film Series continues on Sunday (Jan 19)

2025-01-18 Thread Jonathan Sheffi
Fun fact: Al Jazeera, the state-sponsored media of Qatar as well as the creator of this conspiracy theory movie, is banned from operating in parts of the Middle East due to Al Jazeera's promotion of extremism and terrorism. They're banned in Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Bahrain, and... (dr

Re: [LincolnTalk] Antique Dolls

2025-01-18 Thread Susan Taylor via Lincoln
Let’s revive our merry dolly group! Before the pandemic a group of us gathered with our antique and special dolls, and had some great guidance. Time to do it again and bring you and your dolls to the party! Susan Taylor > On Jan 18, 2025, at 1:17 PM, Becca Fasciano wrote: > > Hi, > I'm lookin

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bingo Night Volunteer?

2025-01-18 Thread Susan Taylor via Lincoln
We also would be delighted to have an LS senior help serve our catered hors d’oeuvres and international style cookies at the Newcomers’ Party Jan 26 from 3-5. Susan Taylor > On Jan 18, 2025, at 3:13 PM, Kristine Barker > wrote: > > Hi, > > My son is a senior at LS. He has to complete two mor

[LincolnTalk] Reminder: GRALTA's Israel-Palestine Film Series continues on Sunday (Jan 19)

2025-01-18 Thread Stephen R. Low
Your second chance to see The Lobby-USA: Sunday, January 19 at 2 PM at the Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Road The Lobby-USA will open your eyes to the scope and tactics used by the Israel Lobby to manipulate public opinion. Come see for yourself. The second film in our winter film series

[LincolnTalk] Postcard for upcoming event during Winter Carnival

2025-01-18 Thread Sara Mattes
It was noted that the image on on side of the postcard did not include any African Americans. The sad fact is that there would have been few if any at such a dance. The majority were enslaved, and the few free would not have been included. There will be future programming to delve into this hist

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bingo Night Volunteer?

2025-01-18 Thread Joanna Schmergel
Hi Kristine, How would he like to work 530 pm to 930 pm the evening of January 31st at my house at 18 Cerulean Way here in Lincoln? I am hosting the board social for the Boston Bridges Initiative during that time. It will be gourmet food, drinks, sweets, a professional DJ, flowers, about 14 gues

[LincolnTalk] Bingo Night Volunteer?

2025-01-18 Thread Kristine Barker
Hi, My son is a senior at LS. He has to complete two more hours of community service for his graduation requirements. In the past, he volunteered at Bingo Night. Does anyone know who might be coordinating Bingo Night this year and if so could you put me in touch? I’m sure some of his friends mi

Re: [LincolnTalk] Kiln dried firewood

2025-01-18 Thread Gary Taylor
I can second that nomination. He delivers and stacks for us too, and the wood burns really well. Gary Taylor 2 Beaver Pond Road From: Lincoln on behalf of June L Matthews Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2025 12:48 PM To: Sandra Bradlee ; Listserv Listserv Subj

[LincolnTalk] Antique Dolls

2025-01-18 Thread Becca Fasciano
Hi, I'm looking for someone to help me learn more about some antique dolls that I have. Thanks, Becca -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at ht

Re: [LincolnTalk] Kiln dried firewood

2025-01-18 Thread June L Matthews
Try Steve Kivekas, Steve's Firewood, 978-356-3974 (home) or 339-224-0868 (mobile). He delivers to several residences in Lincoln, including mine. The best wood I've ever burned. And he'll stack it neatly in the rack outside my front door. June Matthews -Original Message- From: Linco

[LincolnTalk] SK: Seeking firsthand information on Okinawa - snorkeling with an 11 year old

2025-01-18 Thread Joanna Schmergel
Hi Folks, I will be in Okinawa, Japan with our 11 year old daughter for 8 nights this July. We will be in the Naha area. Can anyone who has spent time there recommend the best and safest places on or just off Okinawa to snorkel with a child who is an intermediate swimmer? Joanna -- The LincolnT

[LincolnTalk] Massage table?

2025-01-18 Thread Lindentreefarm Csa
Hi all Looking to borrow or rent a massage table for two weeks… Perhaps someone has one that is not in use? Thank you Moira Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/

[LincolnTalk] Kiln dried firewood

2025-01-18 Thread Sandra Bradlee via Lincoln
Can anyone suggest a reasonable source of kiln dried firewood? Thanks Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairli

[LincolnTalk] Massage table procured

2025-01-18 Thread Lindentreefarm Csa
Thank you Moira Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.

Re: [LincolnTalk] The importance of free speech and being encouraged to draw our own conclusions.

2025-01-18 Thread Sara Mattes
Unless you have seen these films, you cannot make categorical statements as to your interpretation.I urge all to refrain from commentary unless they are prepared to make conclusions.Commentary and reviews include citing examples from the piece being critiqued.We are savvy enough to do that, aren’t

Re: [LincolnTalk] The importance of free speech and being encouraged to draw our own conclusions.

2025-01-18 Thread Margo Fisher-Martin
My thoughts exactly. Why stop there? I bet we could think of many types of films and presentations that people here in Lincoln would feel strongly about not supporting. As Jonathon and others have stated, these films encourage the hatred of Jews and promote antisemitism. I truly believe in freedom

[LincolnTalk] In Search of...old sew on buttons

2025-01-18 Thread urchinz--- via Lincoln
Especially single larger ones. DM Carolyn 781-698-9436-- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/linco

Re: [LincolnTalk] The importance of free speech and being encouraged to draw our own conclusions.

2025-01-18 Thread Jonathan Sheffi
If movies that promote hatred of Jews via conspiracy theory are worthy of our town, why stop there? Are there any such movies that we would not encourage people to attend? Movies that call for the resumption of human slavery for black people in America? Movies that call for the slaughter of Native

Re: [LincolnTalk] Antique furniture appraisers

2025-01-18 Thread Sara Mattes
It depends on the furniture, but we have had very good experiences with Skinner, in the past.Sent from my iPadOn Jan 18, 2025, at 12:40 AM, Susan Mohn via Lincoln wrote: Does anyone have a recommendation for someone who can assess the value of antique furniture?  Would appreciate

[LincolnTalk] The importance of free speech and being encouraged to draw our own conclusions.

2025-01-18 Thread Sara Mattes
All,Watching films to determine their message and the underlying implications has been important to understanding history.For me, I have watched more than a few.I could not have understood the depth of deception or truth without doing so.I am sure we are educated and intelligent enough to discern f

Re: [LincolnTalk] More on the normalization of antisemitic rhetoric in Lincoln, MA

2025-01-18 Thread Jonathan Sheffi
I am familiar with the movies , including this one. This particular movie has nothing to do with the people of Gaza at all. It's a movie that prom