Entrance to library 2023. the plantings have been cleared by the Beautification Committee and so no more Harry Lauder Walking Sticks or bulbs which pop up early each year. Now we have staid evergreens.
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Talked on phone with my son who reassured me that the wildfires north of his town are not of any concern, and the one in Mesa Verde National park was contained and put out. That was a relief. I remind myself that he had been a wildland firefighter for the National Forest Service for several years, and for AmeriCorps before that.
And the biggest personal relief, which I really didn't expect, was my son telling me to stop thinking I'm going to be a burden to them. I keep doing that, I guess. It does seem to be in my DNA. So I'm going to be a gift to them. I will arrive with a big bow on top of my head. Mom the gift.
...it's unfortunate that Black Mountain College had such a short life, it should have lived forever!
ReplyDeleteIt's influence has certainly continued at least. The ideas were excellent and helped with education and the arts.
DeleteThe gift that keeps on giving … and on and on. 😜
ReplyDeleteMy friends keep trying to squeeze more events in together before I leave. But I have to have a dentist and a doctor appointment too. We are planning one last picnic though. And of course I am pressured to contain the stuff into moveable boxes!! Not tomorrow, but NOW!!
DeleteAll of these pictures look familiar to me! I love that my grandsons get to go to camp in the old Black Mountain location. Many of the same buildings. And it's where Jessie and Vergil got married.
ReplyDeleteI've been in that library and love it! I can generally find a book to buy in their for-sale section. And of course I've passed the train depot many times.
I'm glad that your son straightened you out on how you won't be a burden to them. Yes! Wear a bow! You are indeed their gift.
Oh I didn't know you had that much in common in Black Mountain. That's super special! Of course I hope you get here in time for me to meet you in person for coffee at the Dripolator. Let me know...you've got my email! I'm trying to squeeze as much as possible into my time before I take off on the 22nd.
DeleteHello Barb,
ReplyDeleteYou are a gift! No more negative thoughts, take care and be happy.
Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy weekend.
Well, I'm having to take lots of deep breaths (with a mask if I'm packing) to believe this is finally happening, and that I'm a gift. It makes me cry actually.
DeleteMy family has always kind of laughed at me for taking so many pictures wherever we've lived, but ever since I joined Sepia Saturday I've been so glad I did. Sometimes I wish I'd taken more. Thanks to the internet, I can often fill in the holes when I find I didn't take a picture of something I wish I had. You have a nice 'look back' posted here. And you really should arrive at your son's with a big pretty bow on your head. Why not? A fun start for your new life! The packing, for it, though, is not so much fun. It's both physically & mentally taxing. Sounds like you're doing it right, however. Pack a little, rest a little, pack a little, rest a lot . . . :))
ReplyDeleteEverything seems to take longer, especially when I'm alone. So I've put out the call and Teresa and Judy are coming over sometime to cheer me along (and probably do something helpful too!) Like when I get up on the step stool to get things off the top shelf, I can hand them to someone! So glad you've been regularly contributing to Sepia Saturday. I wish more folks would! There are some really great bloggers with their own historic photos to contribute, I'm sure.
DeleteYou are a gift!!! Great memory photos. And you are doing a wonderful job on reaching your goal.
ReplyDeleteActually my friend Suzanne gave me the term "gift." I love it. She's a gem.
DeleteBlack Mountain College will never die! I'm making art, works in many collections in different countries, and one of my mentors was a Black Mountain College artist. That's how it will live.
ReplyDeleteYou've got a few busy days now as you count down. I'm glad your son reassured you, too
I too had a Black Mountain College artist as a mentor, MC Richards. She led me into ceramics as well as mental health. And maybe communal living, which she was much more successful at than I was! It sure was a wonderful college with talented people who encouraged each other, rather than competed!
DeleteThose old photos are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou have to trust that your family means what they say! All the best.
Thanks for bringing up the trust...I hope I can let them do whatever is needed. My independent self will probably balk a few times along the way!
DeleteHug your son and dil for me. They sound terrific.
ReplyDeleteThey really are fantastic loving people. I'm honored to be able to live closer to them now.
DeleteYou are a gift. You raised that boy right. I appreciate you. I can only imagine how much your family does! Aloha
ReplyDeleteOh yes, and I am certainly feeling joy and the blessing of the people I love, both friends and family.
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