Wiki Fancy Pants
A few weeks ago, I had a lovely visit to Bannerman Castle during Memorial Day Weekend. When I came home I decided to do some researching on the history of the island of Pollepel. The island is located on the Hudson River across from Beacon, New York. No better place then to start with Wikipedia, I thought. The page had a lot of good information but I was surprised after reading popular culture section that there was no mention of the retired couple who donate their time and efforts maintaining the grounds and running the tours on the island. Both Wesley and his wife Barbara H. Gottlick are the authors of several books about the island. One of my favorites is a children's book called "My name is Eleanor."Wikipedia page : Pollepel Island (redirected from Bannerman Castle)
I am very excited and feel pretty impressed with myself. The updated edition is still reflected in the popular culture section of the Wiki-page.
The book is loosely based on the journals of an Ulster County resident named Eleanor Seeland who is now in her late 80s. As a young girl she lived on the island with her family. The book is based fictionally in the present with the child self of Eleanor meeting up with kids of today. It's a fun read with imagination.
I'm glad I got to participate in the recognition of someone doing something swell in the world.
As for Wikipedia, I am now filled with knowledge of this power I have. I now ponder what else I may edit or update on Wikipedia in the future. Bwahahaha
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