Last Monday afternoon, I grabbed my camera and set out for a very special place, Ponyhenge in Lincoln, MA. I have written about this place in previous posts, but if you are new to my blog, let me explain. In the corner of a very large field, there is a small area where people have left rocking horses of all shapes and sizes. The other day there were forty-nine, once beloved rocking horses frolicking in the autumn sun.
A few even had enough horse sense to be wearing masks.
In my next post I'll show you images from where I went next on my ramble after Ponyhenge. (Note: I am using the word "ramble" for now; it won't be an "excellent adventure" until the time comes when I am able to have my friends in the car, and we are able to spend the day having fun.) If you would like to see Ponyhenge in person, put "39 Old Post Road, Lincoln” into your GPS.
During these difficult days I am determined to try to keep sane and healthy. I am as truly frightened as anyone about this pandemic. I have seen groups of my friends, but only outside, masked, and at a very safe distance. I am avoiding stores except for biweekly grocery shopping, and I plan to start doing that online soon. I am not going to other stores; if I can't find what I want online then I don't really need it. On Sunday morning, my parish has a zoom Mass. My family does a zoom meeting each Sunday. Emma and I go for daily walks. I am using this time to improve my skills and learn knew things. Cross stitching has been a blessing and a wonderful diversion as have the lessons in wool applique from Sue Spargo. I have also enjoyed a number of online classes. Last week it was a 'lecture' by art quilter Rosalie Dace sponsored by The Stitching Post and the other day I watched a presentation by Charles Needle on "Creative Macro Photography: Indoor and Backyard Ideas" from Hunts Photo. I believe you may purchase access to this photo class and there are many, many more from which to choose on their site. And of course, blogging and reading take up some of my time as well.:-)
I will leave you with this quote from a letter from my church, "Tough times never last, tough people do." Those are definitely words to consider cross stitching . . .
Please, Everyone, stay tough, healthy, and sane.
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