http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog Confessions in Historic Preservation Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:56:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This morning I gave a talk at my high school about the Wren's Nest Publishing Company. I was a little nervous.  I've never spoken in front of that big an audience before.  Plus, they were way outside my usual target demographic (namely: Stately Dames, ages 72 - 86). To make the Wren's ... http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog/the-pace-publishing-company-and-the-wrens-nest-publishing-company/ Three items of note from today at the Wren's Nest-- Dino Brugioni, former senior CIA official and History Channel regular, visited the Wren's Nest today. Not only did he have a lot of interesting stuff to say, but he also boasts a more extensive Wikipedia article than Joel Chandler Harris. ..... Then, I got ... http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog/quasi-famous-visitors-and-wacky-phone-calls/ Out of the many things we do not have in this museum, Song of the South is the one we field the most questions about. In honor of both Song of the South's birthday (release date: November 12th, 1946) and my mom's birthday (release date: undisclosed) here are some frequently asked ... http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog/song-of-the-south-62nd-anniversary-your-questions-answered/ Because we here at the Wren's Nest know holiday schedules fill up fast, let us formally invite you to the most Victorian Christmas in town! Need convincing?  Here's what lies in store for you on Sunday, December 7th between 12 and 4pm: Storytelling! Treats! Activities for children! Mrs. Shakespeare's famous hot chocolate! Tours of the home! (163rd) ... http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog/victorian-christmas-at-the-wrens-nest-come-on-over/ 45 Across, 11 Letters: Warning sign outside of Br'er Rabbit's home? If you've got a guess at the answer, leave it in the comments.  I'll give you a few days before I post the answer. Thanks to Wren's Nest Theme Song singer-songwriter Jamie for the tip.  You can thank him too ... http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog/brer-rabbit-in-new-york-times-sunday-crossword-november-9-2008/ Today Boing Boing led me to this delightful Edison Electric ad. Man, I love old-timey things.  If only I could find a job that supported my interests!  Oh well. What I especially love about this are the reassurances in the ad.  Electricity was a very new and very foreign thing in the ... http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog/old-timey-ads-and-joel-chandler-harris-fear-of-electricity/ Things are about to get seriously exciting here, folks.  Why?  We have a new Visitor's Survey! Behold-- The reasons we wanted a new survey are long and varied (untrue), but here's what our logic boiled down to: We wanted something that looked a tad more professional than our previous photocopied sheet.  Thanks Lampe-Farley!  ... http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog/new-and-improved-wrens-nest-visitor-survey/ On Sunday I drove down to Redbone, GA.  Why, you ask? Why, to pick up Brer Buick, a gift from a donor and the latest member of the Wren's Nest Team. Brer Buick is a gold 2000 Regal LS with 131,000 miles and a little dent near the rear wheel on the ... http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog/brer-buick-the-newest-addition-to-the-wrens-nest-team/ First of all, Happy Halloween!  I hope you're having a spooktacular day.  We totally are. The Howard School visited today, and brought a hearty amount of awesomeness in the form of 21 second graders (we think).  They were a hoot. Nannie and Jeri gave them a tour of the Wren's Nest, Donald ... http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog/the-howard-school-brings-the-adorable-and-the-brer-rabbit-stories/ One of our esteemed storytellers, Donald Griffin, has been chosen for a totally prestigious fellowship.  Not to brag or anything. Donald was chosen amongst actors from all over the country to be part of the Ten-Chimney Foundation's Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program.  In order to be considered, you must be nominated, which Donald ... http://www.wrensnestonline.com/blog/wrens-nest-rambler-donald-griffin-is-a-fellow-a-lunt-fontanne-fellow-that-is/