From the Faculty Lounge: Mrs. Green

1. What position are you in the Tappy QRT?
I am the one with the messiest desk.

2. Something adventurous you did over the summer?
I took a group of 5 6-10 year olds (including my children) on a kayak to a pretty high rock and coached them to jump from it into the lake. 

3. Best fall meal?
Sausage stuffed acorn squash. Salad with butternut squash. Pumpkin pie ice cream. I would probably not eat all at the same meal, though. That would be squash overload.

4. What is your favorite fall activity?
Hiking/ walking at Hartwood Acres with my kids and dog when the weather is perfect for shorts and a long sleeve shirt, and the leaves are just starting to change.

5. (Least) Favorite writing utensil? There is a trick pencil made of rubber that my family somehow acquired which has been in the junk drawer in our kitchen for months. I will try to write with it about once a week. 

6. A book that you read over the summer; do you recommend it?
I have a decent list. We have already discussed Americanah (See Sarah's post), so I will say Pocketful of Names by Joe Coomer. I read it in Maine, where it takes place, which possibly made me like it more. I also bought it from a tiny independent bookstore on recommendation and had the pleasure of passing the word on about it, instead of pulling it from the best seller list or from a Mega book store chain. That pleased me as well.

7. The song that's in your head right now?
I am currently listening to the rhythmic drone of the teacher copy machine. It is in my head.

8. Favorite movie/genre?
I love Downton Abbey, TED Talks, and can be caught watching The Biggest Loser (but the last one is a shameful secret).

9. Favorite type of cookie?
A free homemade cookie. Why do you think I invented Coffee House?

10. Favorite season and why?
  Summer. Because I get to play stay-at-home-mom, swim in open waters, kayak, paddle, waterski, and take scenic jogs.
  Fall. Because I get to reunite with the job I love, meet new students, be thoughtful about literature and writing, and eat pumpkin flavored stuff.
  Winter. Because I get to ski, jog all bundled up, read by the fire, and stay in pj's on snow days.
  Spring. Because I get to dig in the dirt, appreciate the longer days, celebrate lots of birthdays, dust off my bike, and reunite my arms and legs with fresh air.

All About Rachel!

Hello lovely readers!

As we are approaching the end of September, the month of introductions, I hope you have enjoyed getting to know your Tappy 2014-2015 Senior Staff.

1. What position are you in the Tappy QRT?
Head of Communications! I get to work with my awesome apprentice and friend Kristen.


2. Something adventurous you did over the summer?
I decided to conquer my fear of heights and go on a canopy zip-lining tour! 

3. Best fall meal?
As the weather gets colder my favorite meal is a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. There is nothing like a little comfort food to help out with late night studying. 

4. What is your favorite fall activity?
Although school can be stressful, I value the time I set aside for fun activities. A few of my fall favorites are apple picking and going to football games. Although the scores at our football games can be rather unpredictable, it is still fun to get dressed up and cheer on your friends in the student section!

5. Favorite writing utensil?
A pretty journal. It's important to have something nice to save your writing. 

6. A book that you read over the summer; do you recommend it?
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. If you know anyone who is perhaps a little socially awkward I would recommend reading this book. It talks about the importance of finding love and not being afraid to be yourself.   

7. The song that's in your head right now?
Hakuna Matata....I was in the Senior Homecoming Skit and it was Lion King themed. But hey, especially with all the college apps due soon, it doesn't hurt to remember "it means no worries".  

8. Favorite movie/genre?
I have found that a lot of my favorite movies happen to be made in the 80's (or early 90's). In case you haven't seen them make sure to check out: The Breakfast Club, Steel Magnolias, Beaches, Shawshank Redemption, The Dead Poets Society, Top Gun, and Pretty Woman.

9. Favorite type of cookie?
Homemade chocolate chip. Don't mess with a good thing. 

10. Favorite season and why? 

Summer. There is something magical that happens when the days get longer and the nights get hotter. Without the everyday pressures of school it allows students to focus on what they really love. And my birthday is in July. 

Getting To Know Nina!

Hi all! I'm Nina, I'm a junior and I'll let you get on with reading my "Get to Know Me Questionaire"!

1. What position are you in the Tappy QRT? I am the social media apprentice.

2. Something adventurous you did over the summer? Went to an under 21 club, it was weird and resembled homecoming very much. Very very much...

3. Best fall meal? ANYTHING PUMPKIN (insert pumpkin emoji)

4. What color is your favorite shirt? Its a multi-color shirt with a print of a field of flowers on it.

5. Favorite writing utensil? .5 mm lead pencil or a classic black Ticonderoga pencil just because they are so sleek.

6. A book that you read over the summer; do you recommend it? Don't know if this counts...but I ordered Emily Carroll's new book which is basically a comic book, but hey its under the book section on amazon.com sooooo. I definitely recommend it, her art is beautiful and her story telling is on point

7. The song that's in your head right now? Stay High (Habits remix) by Tove Lo ft. Hippie Sabotage, it will make you feel empty inside but its got a great beat!!

8. Favorite artist/song? Dr. Dog, Simon Curtis, Johannes Brahms, anything really depends on my mood.(except country thats a no)

9. Favorite type of cookie (PS this is an important one;)? I am all about snickerdoodles, had my first one this summer and I now I'm hooked! 

10. Favorite season and why? Spring for lots of reasons the main three being its the most important season for crew, the perfect weather and all the flowers that come back into bloom.

P.S. Sorry I'm late everyone been real busy with homework, choir and crew!! 

Get To Know Sophie

Hi everyone!! Sorry I am a couple days late in my blog post (it's been one of those weeks ;) , but here are my get to know you questions!

1. What position are you in Tapestry?
I am head of Manuscript!! :)

2. Something adventurous I did over the summer...
I went on a month long French immersion and community service trip in France! It was such an amazing experience...I think the most adventurous thing I did while I was there was hiking and white water rafting (in the freeeeezing cold water) in the Alps. It was so fun!

3. Favorite fall meal?
Chicken noodle soup followed by a steaming hot slice of my mom's amazing pumpkin bread. YUM!

4. What color is your favorite shirt?
Lavender :) or maybe purpley-blue? or maybe flower printed?...

5. Favorite writing utensil?
My (lucky) purple pen... or a really sharp No. 2 Ticonderoga pencil (those are the best!)

6. A book I read over the summer...
Rebecca, by Daphne Du Maurier - it's a romantic murder mystery novel set in 1920s England... it's like a combination of Downton Abbey and the Great Gatsby with lots of suspenseful mystery mixed in. I highly recommend it!

7. What song is in your head right now?
Shake It Off by Taylor Swift... I actually think it is a really fun and catchy song and it always makes me feel better after a long day or when I'm super stressed about a test or something :)

8. Artist/song I like...
I really love Fun., Adele, and Justin Timberlake...

9. What's your favorite type of cookie?
Peanut butter chocolate chunk. Mmmmmm

10. What's your favorite season and why?
I don't think I can choose!! I love fall because it's so pretty and cozy and fun...but also I love snow and winter and hot chocolate...and who doesn't love spring flowers?...and of course summer is so warm and sunny and awesome...

Happy almost Friday everyone!! Have a great afternoon :)

-Sophie

Getting To Know Emma P.

1. What position are you in the Tappy QRT?

Co-Head of Submissions.

2. Something adventurous you did over the summer?

I volunteered at a camp in Maine and met professional chefs from around the country there! We rolled our own sushi, pressed tortillas, and even did a top chef cooking challenge with them.

3. Best fall meal?

Sweet potatoes and crisp apples make fall awesome. I also love salmon.

4. What color is your favorite shirt?

Light turquoise.

5. Favorite writing utensil?

I was into calligraphy for a while. Now, it would probably be a trusty No. 2 pencil.

6. A book that you read over the summer; do you recommend it?

“The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley.  Yes, I loved it, as well as the other books in the series. They are engaging, and the mysteries are not predictable, which makes for suspenseful reads.

7. The song that's in your head right now?

Hmm... for the past few days, I couldn't get songs out of my head, but now there are none! If I could choose, it would be “The Chain” by Ingrid Michaelson.

8.  Artist/song you like?

Not one you’d hear on the radio... but Stephen Schwarz, who composed the music in musicals such as Wicked and Godspell.

9. Favorite type of cookie?

Homemade chocolate chip, peanut butter, white chocolate macadamia, oatmeal… you name it!

10. Favorite season and why?

Fall - the weather is mild and beautiful, and the gusts of wind bring warm, autumnal smells :)

11. Fun Fact: I’m left-handed.
    
    
    Have a super day off tomorrow and great rest of your day!
    Emma

Getting to Know the Tapestry Staff: Zoe Aridor

Sorry for being so fashionably late on this post!

1. What position are you in the Tappy QRT? 
Manuscript Tutor.

2. Something adventurous you did over the summer?

I went on a night hike by myself. Super creepy -- I definitely would not recommend unless strange, undefinable sounds in the middle night do not phase you.

3. Best fall meal? 

Soup. Any soup.

4. What color is your favorite shirt? 

Crimson.

5. Favorite writing utensil? 

My trusty Ticonderoga Tri-writes.  I'm pretty sure they were made for second graders, but who cares, right?

6. A book that you read over the summer; do you recommend it? 

Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

This is probably the strangest book I have ever read, but it's eccentricity was mesmerizing.  It's definitely a very cool read for those who enjoy stories that are weird/outside the box.

7. The song that's in your head right now?

I'm sorry that I'm going all classical on you guys, but Schubert's Piano Trio in E flat Major (second movement) hasn't left my brain for days.

8. Favorite artist/song? 

At the moment, this is the music to which I can't stop listening (who can possibly choose just one artist/song?!?!):

Half Moon Run, Rock'n'Roll Life and Drug You

Shostakovich, Symphony No.8 and String Quartet No.8

Foals, Inhaler

9. Favorite type of cookie? 

White chocolate chip

10. Favorite season and why?

Seeing as I am a temperate-weather type of girl, fall is my favorite season.  The aroma of fall just always beats the smell of summer's melting asphalt and spring's slopping mud.  My only problem with fall is the fact that it always seems to be shortest of the four seasons.

Hey tapestry, it's Yosra!

1.) What position are you in the Tappy QRT?
I am part of the manuscript staff.

2.) Something adventurous you did over the summer?
I ate at 5 different restaurants in one day... does gluttony count as being adventurous?

3.) Best fall meal?
Stuffed grape leaves obvi, or pizza.

4.) What color is your favorite shirt?
Black??? I think all my shirts are black?

5.) Favorite writing utensil?
A feather quill. Or a mechanical pencil.

6.) A book you read over the summer; do you recommend it?
I finally finished The Lies of Locke Lamora over the summer and it's amazing and funny and you guys should all read it.

7.) That song that's in you head right now?
Black Widow

8.) Favorite artist/song?
My favorite artist right now would probably be Fallout Boy.

9.) Favorite type of cookie?
Chocolate chip cookie with toffee and macadamia nuts.

10.) Favorite season?
Fall because my whole wardrobe is composed of fall clothes. So I pretty much make things up for my outfits the rest of the year.