Thursday, January 18, 2024

James Hart: A Heartwarming Farewell

 



James Hart: A Heartwarming Farewell 

Listen here: https://feeds.podetize.com/iVOs2ytwQ.mp3

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JT5lQQW_10M

If there is one name that speaks Mowglis over the last 50 years it is the name Hart. So you can imagine the pressure that James Hart, 38, was feeling when he was chosen to be the very first Development Director at Mowglis. Sure it was nice to have so many fondly remembering his grandfather William B. Hart Sr or his uncle Bill Jr, his father Jim Hart, and his uncle Phil, but it also carried with it expectations that must have felt very weighty for James. Luckily, for all of us who love Mowglis, James was not deterred by the challenge of carving his own path, and he has done it in spades. diamonds, clubs and Harts. 

Before you panic about the fact that James is moving on from his full-time role at Mowglis, let me assure you that he's still expecting to play an active role in helping to build Mowglis' future. Additionally, he and Director Nick Robbins and the rest of the incredible team at Mowglis have orchestrated a smooth transition with a very strong duo of Mowglis men stepping in, without a moment's hesitation. 

James is moving on to the very important work of helping to conquer hunger and to address the problems that food waste creates including the climatic problems of that waste. 

In this podcast James reflects on his years at Mowglis and looks ahead to the challenges of working on development at Food Rescue. 

https://foodrescue.us/


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Apples in a Hedgerow 2

Friday, January 12, 2024

Harry Kendall - A Life of Mowglis inspired "William Tell" Moments



Harry Kendall came to Mowglis in 1965 and continued on every other year through Den and then a year on the staff. In 1969 Harry and Nat Hemenway set off on a day off intending to hitchhike to Woodstock but the best laid plans went awry and they landed at Hampton Beach after being told that getting to Yasger's farm was an impossibility. Because there were 3 boys in the family each was expected to work odd jobs to play a part in the expense of attending Mowglis and they did so without reservation.


Harry attributes the environmental ethos of Mowglis as the inspiration for his outlook on life and his professional priorities. Harry's company BSKS Architects would go on to develop the first civic building to earn the coveted Platinum LEEDS certification in New York City. The Queens Botanical Garden Visitor Center was NYC’s first civic building to earn a LEED Platinum certification.



First Platinum LEED certified sustainable building in New York City, Queens Botanical Garden Visitor Center was NYC’s first civic building to earn a LEED Platinum certification.



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Chapel of the Woods in Snow




Stern Squirt on the Pemigewasset River




Winter's Thrust




Newfound Rowboats



Nod to Monet Revisited




Aspen Reflections in a Flooded Forest


Storm Over Newfound Lake



Tamarack Monochrome Under a Platinum Sky
Signed Originals      Unsigned Open Edition Prints



Colors in a Mashpee Wigwam







Painted Bend in the Asquamchumaukee





Rugosa Rose Hips


Mowglis Crew Poster
This image was created using elements of both photography and watercolor painting







Chapel of the Woods Arch
Signed Original    Open Edition Prints



Dance to Remember






Whispering Pines in the Chapel of the Woods