Michael J. CrippsinRising CairnA Writing FailureI failed my first paper in college. I was enrolled in English Composition in my first fall term, and I had put a lot of effort into the…Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016
Michael J. CrippsTesting Double Tagsthis is really just a test story intended to explore Medium search via two tags.Nov 20, 2016Nov 20, 2016
Michael J. CrippsinVintage SurfboardsVintage Surfboard Rehabilitation: A Documentary in Words and Images (Part IV — Reproducing the…The logo on the BLACK SHEEP Weber Feather was washed out and faded, which isn’t an issue on a board that isn’t being restored. The issue…May 29, 2016May 29, 2016
Michael J. CrippsinVintage SurfboardsOpen Letter from the EditorsThe online treatment of vintage surfboards is largely confined to e-commerce sites (auction houses or vintage board retailers) — whose…Nov 28, 2015Nov 28, 2015
Michael J. CrippsinVintage SurfboardsVintage Surfboard Rehabilitation: A Documentary in Words and Images (Part III — Replace a W.A.V.E.This part of the documentary is the one most likely to be helpful to someone working on a vintage surfboard.Nov 25, 2015Nov 25, 2015
Michael J. CrippsinVintage SurfboardsVintage Surfboard Rehabilitation: A Documentary in Words and Images (Part II — Replace a T-band…In Part I, I explored some background on Dewey Weber Surf Boards, the history of the brand in New England, and the design of the Weber…Nov 24, 2015Nov 24, 2015
Michael J. CrippsinVintage SurfboardsVintage Surfboard Rehabilitation: A Documentary in Words and Images (Part I)This is a story about my ongoing effort to rehabilitate a 9'6" Dewey Weber Feather. Affectionately named BLACK SHEEP for some reason I am…Nov 24, 2015Nov 24, 2015
Michael J. CrippsTeaching OnlineOnline classes are wonderful in many respects. They afford students (and teachers) considerable flexibility. Almost all interaction occurs…Jun 9, 2015Jun 9, 2015
Michael J. CrippsSurf Lessons: Take It From a Novice“Catch a wave and you’ll be sittin’ on top of the world.” That Beach Boys line sums up the feeling that can accompany a sweet ride down the…Oct 16, 2014Oct 16, 2014
Michael J. CrippsinLanguage & LingusticsThe Literate SurferA critical look at surfer discourse, the definition of “kook,” and new literacy studies.Aug 24, 2014Aug 24, 2014
