I’m headed off to New York soon to spend some time with my sister. Regular readers know she was diagnosed with a bad cancer last summer, but she is stable with ongoing treatment and living a normal life. I hope to get good pictures on my travels, but in the meantime, here are scenes from my own backyard.
The first is from an art exhibit called “The Moon: Eternal Pearl.” I particularly liked this Joseph Wheelright sculpture. The gallery itself (once a stop on the underground railroad) is always pleasant to visit, especially right after an opening reception when there are flowers everywhere. I liked how the gold dome of the UU church shows up beyond one flower arrangement.
When the gallery isn’t open, you can still enjoy the curious outdoor sculptures, like this elephant and ostrich.
The blue photo is from a blues concert I attended recently. The musicians are actually just doing a sound check here. The next three pictures are from my walks around town, including my walk on a new piece of the Bruce Freeman bike trail on a former railroad bed, which technically isn’t open yet but is so enticing that lots of people are using it. The trail has been taking decades to complete because of lawsuits by abutters. They will soon find out it is an asset, in my opinion.
I’m not sure if I posted the library’s children’s-book quilt already, but I want to be sure that quilting friends see it.
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What a lovely collection! I’m thinking that native wildflowers along the Bruce Freeman path would be nice, eh?. And that quilt – wow! The dreams it doth inspire! Have a nice and tender visit with your sister. xoxo
I expect to see wildflowers moving in soon. So far the edges of the trail are a bit raw.
Best to your sister! Yes, explore your own backyard, but have fun in New York.
New York is always interesting. We have quite a few things planned as my sister gets around despite cancer treatments.
All wonderful ! But loved the storybook quilt!!
Oh, good! I was hoping a quilter would get a kick out of it.
That treehouse! I *yearned* for a treehouse, and maybe I still do! Your “backyard” looks like a wonderful place, at least that’s the tale your photos tell. Best to your sister–she must be a tough, strong person.
You should have a treehouse. I’ve often thought a grownup would appreciate the cozy getaway of a treehouse long after a child lost interest in playing in one. Position yours so you can see the lake while you quilt.😊
Oh! And the quilt is marvelous–can you imagine the joy that would bring to a child?!
It always brings joy to me whenever I pause in the library entry.