If you missed our Carleton Place Scarf promotion this year I will put the link below so you can see everyone who was in it. Yes, I missed a lot of people, but there was only so much time in the day- but next year is coming and the colour will be changed as well as the charity the money goes too. Thanks goes out to Rob Probert for being the brains behind this. So who went off the Richter scale when I posted their picture? Sorry guys, it was two women that brought up the lead.:)
Thanks to WISTERIA at 62 Bridge Street for selling them and they may have the odd one left.
And there they are.. walking on air.. There they are ………
Mitchell’s Your Independent Grocer–455 McNeely Ave, Carleton Place-613-253-6206
Martha Linklater McNeely–“I would wear it while I check out our great customers!”
Dot Smith
“I’d watch Carleton Place sports with it!?”
If you have ever met Dot Smith you know the love that emits from this woman on a daily basis. Dot– I love you..Thank you for all you have done for our community.
Here is everyone and Happy New Year and thanks to all for participating!!!
Welcome to our daily–“What Would You Do With a Carleton Place Scarf?”–Answer?
BUY YOUR Carleton Place scarf at WISTERIA 62 Bridge Street–Support your community!
ALMOST SOLD OUT!!!
Next year a different one comes out and they will become collector items!
This years recipient of funds raised from the sale of scarfs goes to: the Carleton Place Arena Staff Association. They have been fundraising for over 20 years. They have volunteered their time for numerous events, raising money and donating back to the community. Here are some of the initiatives they have fundraised for are:
– Construction of arena #2
– Spectator seating for arena #2
– Arena boards
– Nets for arena
– Upgrades to the lower washrooms
– Televisions for the upper hall
– Donations to both Girls and Minor Hockey
“We would enjoy a nice bottle of wine with it!”
Maryanne Harrison and & Harold Walther from Carleton Place Winery
20 Lake Avenue East Carleton Place, (613) 253-1007
“I would just pose silly with it at work”
Samantha Van Rompaey from our local beloved Canadian Tire Gas Bar on the corner of Lake Ave West and Bridge Street
“They would use it as a base for a Carleton Place Soup”
I grew up working in the church kitchens at the age of 6 at the Anglican Church in Cowansville, Quebec under my Grandmother’s watchful eye. These women are MY women– and how you could not love them? Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you the women of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Carleton Place.
“I’d wrap it around my old lady and hold her tight with it”
“I’d wear it every single day and snuggle with it!” Kate Murray
Staff – Office Support—Downtown Carleton Place—136 Bridge Street
Today we took a pause today in our Carleton Place scarf campaign to honour those no longer among us.
There was no one home when I dropped into the Vacuum Service Outlet so I took a picture with the iconic now you see him-now you don’t– “Johnny V”– “When there is housework or vacuuming to be done the invisible man is never to be found”.
Vacuum Service Outlet
Address: 122 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V5
The Women of St. James Anglican Church- real women who work hard for their parish. Look at those smiles– and of course they would give them to their kids. God can’t be everywhere– so he created Mothers.
Sarah from Treasures ‘N’ More–109 Bridge St, Carleton Place-613) 492-0485
Sarah would put the scarf on Heidi!
Can she bake a cherry pie with it? Of course– and look at all those slices of pumpkin pie. Margaret can do it all.
Falken–“I’d ride my white horse to the land of forgotten kittens and save them from the dragon that eats their young”
St James Anglican Church–Our beloved Sandy–“She’s Make a Dog Coat out of it!”
The Twisted Barber– 122 Bridge St, Carleton Place– (613) 266-0037
Erica Gyldenbjerg-“I’d give Donald Trump a real haircut with it!”
Dot Smith
“I’d watch Carleton Place sports with it!?”
I think this is one of my favourite pictures– If you have ever met Dot Smith you know the love that emits from this woman on a daily basis. Dot– I love you..Thank you for all you have done for our community.
New Queen’s Hotel –142 Bridge St, Carleton Place-– Say Hi to Tim when you go there..
What would the New Queen’s Hotel do with a Carleton Place Scarf? Why– they would just wrap it around a beer glass and smile. A huge piece of history that you need to visit on Bridge Street. Want to read about the Queen’s in days gone by? Click on this link and go to the bottom of the story– where there are many you can read about.
Look who just arrived in town wearing his Carleton Place scarf? Chilly the Penguin who will be in the Santa Claus Parade this Saturday!! What he do with his Carleton Place scarf? He would wear it to the parade.
Rhonda Poirier from Rhonda’s Kitchen at the New Queen’s Hotel –142 Bridge St, Carleton Place– So what did Rhonda say? Not so fast– drop in and have a bite and ask her yourself!
Bar Open 7 days a week 11-2am Ronda’s Kitchen open Tues-Thurs 12-8pm Fri-Sat 12-8pm Sun 12-8pm
What would Sophia do? She would watch her Christmas Light Show with her lame Hello Kitty Hat. Better put some boots on Sophia!! Come and see a free Christmas light show-You can even watch it from the confines of your car.Over at 267 Stonewood Drive in Carleton place off the 9th line.
What would Darrylene Sadler from the Carleton Place Farmers Market do with her Carleton Place scarf? She would wear it to the Santa Claus parade and bring your donations in for the Lanark County Food Bank. See you there!
There is no one that works harder than Shelly Dickie for her Dickie’s Cause 4 Paws and all the rescue work she does. Please check out her page–. As most of you know it is very costly when it comes to rescuing animals and that Shelly does. She also is very involved in TNR programs which is an endless task. Funds become very low and need to be built back up in order to keep going because of the high need of these programs. Support Shelly and all the hard work she does.
Greg Skelton from Capital Optical-152 Bridge Street, Carleton Place-613-667-4000
What would Greg do? Well, he would do something I have done with it– he would polish his glasses with it.
It’s Jayne Munro-Ouimet president of the Lanark County Genealogical Society–What would Jayne do? I’d love wearing it– but I live near Almonte so I had better start running..
Flora of Carleton Place– supermodel, hospital and St. James volunteer– and the list goes on. Flora said she would wear her Carleton Place scarf with her fabulous jewelry!
John Gibson who was having lunch at the Dionysos Restaurant at
156 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V6 Phone:(613) 492-1333
What would John do with the scarf? Well he would take it to Exclusive Window Coverings and have a curtains made of it. Going to need a whole slew of scarves John!! Quick get them before they run out!
Ashleigh Bridges from the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce would dress up the ghost of Ida Moore who hangs out at Moore House on Bridge Street.—Did you know about the ghost of Ida Moore who is featured in our scarf ad today? Read all about her here.. Walking With Ghosts — The Hauntings of Ida Moore–https://lindaseccaspina.wordpress.com/2015/03/11/walking-with-ghosts-the-hauntings-of-ida-moore/
Brenda Mattey- Shoppers Drugmart–315 McNeely Ave, Carleton Place, ON-(613) 253-5595
What would Brenda do? She would wrap her Granddaughter in it.
Matt Maurice from Valley Fries at Mac’s Plaza on Franktown Road. Of course he would serve fries up with it.. They would like to give a huge thank you to all who came out to support their fries for December 5th Food Day. Even though their day was cut short within 3 hrs they will still consider it a success because of all of your donations and generosity. They donated 306 lbs of food to the Lanark County Food Bank and a few things for the family they are sponsoring for Christmas.
The Blossom Shop– 167 Bridge St, Carleton Place–(613) 257-1855
What would Kayla Rawlins from The Blossom Shop do? She would wrap the scarf around a big blooming beautiful bouquet!
Former Carleton Place Resident–John Rogers–Whitecourt AB–“In the bitter cold Alberta winter of perpetual cold, I will keep my neck extra extra warm, dreaming about the balmy days of chipping in ice fishing holes on Mississippi Lake between Petrie Shore and Long View Island, with a Timmy’s dubdub in my hand”. Thanks to John’s sister for sending a little piece of Carleton Place to him.
What would you do with a Carleton Place scarf? Our former mayor Wendy LeBlanc said she would be Miss Carleton Place with it. Also in picture was the real former Miss Carleton Place Tracy Lamb, and the late great former mayor Brian Costello.
Terry Poulos from Century 21–145 Bridge St, Carleton Place said she would wear her scarf to cover her wrinkles. Funny Ms. Terry if they are there you hide them so well. You do not look a day over 21.. seriously.:)
Cathie Hawkins hopes that next year’s collectible scarf is red and white to celebrate Canada’s 150th. For now she will lovingly wear her Carleton Place scarf to keep her warm.
One of our iconic citizens of Carleton Place Norma Ford is sitting among our former first Carleton Place council. She is proudly wearing a Carleton Place scarf– but what would Norma do with it? She would wear it proudly she says– but it clashes with her cane.:)
Ms Krista Lee from Apple Cheeks-53 Bridge Street Carleton Place, Ontario–(613) 451-2769
would wear them with her Snow Stopper Gloves_ Have you seen them? SnowStoppers Mittens and gloves have a patented extended cuff to keep the mittens on and the snowout!
Impressions Ladies Fashions Ltd
Nancy’s Impressions–149 Bridge St–Carleton Place
Phone: (613) 257-2124
Nancy would use it as a fashion accessory– and of course knowing Nancy it would look fabulous!
Nicole Whiten from The Owl Cafe and Meeting Place- Nicole would use it wisely like an owl.
The Owl Café and Meeting Place program is a unique social enterprise business located at 135 Bridge Street, Carleton Place. The Owl Café & Meeting Place is the first-of-its-kind customized employment and life skills training program for teens, youth and young adults on the Autism Spectrum. This café offers employment training in a real café environment to young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, provides meeting space for local businesses and community members, and on evenings and weekends deliver a variety of life skills classes, workshops, and groups to young people with ASD (14-30 year of age).
For further information about our services please contact Suzanne Ford, Director of Autism Services, Autism Services Carleton Place by telephone 613-266-3205 or email at suzanne@ysowlmaclure.org
What would Doug do with it? Well that’s easy he said, “I’d wear it with my Sorel Boots!”
Ike Smith from The Barber Shop-38 Bridge St Carleton Place —613-818-2028. He photographs like the masterpieces in the Louvre, and I couldn’t figure out which picture to use- so I put both. So what would Ike do with the Carleton Place scarf? He would wear it proudly, and I knew what he was going to say before he told me. Because you know what? He is just that sort of guy. Merry Christmas Ike and love to Dot.
This is Jennifer Fenwick Irwin from the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum. Go visit the museum at 267 Edmund St, in Carleton Place. What would she do with a Carleton Place Scarf? Well she would go hunting down that elusive Carleton Place Alligator that some say still roams around and bring it back to the museum! Back photo of swamp by Mike Jeays
Everyone is wearing the Carleton Place scarves. Linda Gallipeau-Johnston used hers to decorate for the holidays and Bella and Romeo share theirs. Only 8 left!
Steve Yaver, formerly of Oakland, California would wear his Carleton Place scarf to rock out to music. Steve, a former Bay area Non Profit Direct Marketing Manager immigrated to Canada last February. In his former “secret life” he was a DJ on KALX FM in Berkeley, California as well as a music reviewer for the Bay Area-based Shredding Paper.
Our local author Natasha Peterson would wear her Carleton Place scarf while reading her books. Don’t forget to pick one of them up today.
As adults, we get a smile from watching the children we love, receive and open a gift that is under the tree. Their excitement to know it is just for them, and it is truly a surprise as to what is under the wrapping paper!!
Well this year we are offering “Kids Christmas Shopping” so those wee ones, can share in that excitement too!
We will be holding, for 3 weekends and a selected amount of days before the holidays start. A chance for children to shop with volunteers while the parents wait in the ” parents area”.
Your children will have a chance to choose gifts from the donated items. A gift for mom, dad, brother or sister, maybe even grandma or grampa. That gift will then be wrapped and tagged and be ready to put under the tree for Christmas morning!
We want to say thank you to our community, so we are asking that each shopper bring a donation to the food bank to help them with their Christmas rush. We are asking that there be one donation of food per gift item.
This will all take place at 355 Moffat Street, in the small office building in the parking lot of the Free Methodist Church.
The Snowman is a children’s book by English author Raymond Briggs (born 18 January 1934), published in 1978. In 1982, this book was turned into a 26-minute animated movie by Dianne Jackson. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Animated Short Film in 1982. The book is wordless, as is the film except for the song “Walking in the Air”. The story is told through picture, action and music. A groundbreaking publication depicting the birth and development of a beautiful but fragile friendship between a young boy, James, and the Snowman he has built in his back garden.
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 3⁄4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3⁄4 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1⁄2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (optional)
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DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until well blended.
In a large bowl (KitchenAid’s great for this) beat butter, brown sugar, and egg on medium speed until well blended.
Add molasses, vanilla, and lemon zest and continue to mix until well blended.
Gradually stir in dry ingredients until blended and smooth.
Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic and let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 deg. Prepare baking sheets by lining with parchment paper.
(Dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, but in this case it should be refrigerated. Return to room temp before using.) Preheat oven to 375°.
Grease or line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Place 1 portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface.
Sprinkle flour over dough and rolling pin.
Roll dough to a scant 1/4-inch thick.
Use additional flour to avoid sticking.
Cut out cookies with desired cutter– the ginger bread man is our favorite of course.
Space cookies 1 1/2-inches apart.
Bake 1 sheet at a time for 7-10 minutes (the lower time will give you softer cookies– very good!).
Remove cookie sheet from oven and allow the cookies to stand until the cookies are firm enough to move to a wire rack.
After cookies are cool you may decorate them any way you like.
I usually brush them with a powdered sugar glaze when I am in a hurry, but they look wonderful decorated with Royal icing.
Up Next
Carleton Place’s Favourite Things– If Oprah can do it we can too!!.. Each blog will have something different.
Children have fears and troubles and woes and don’t always tell their parents about them. Psychologists and teachers recommend Worry Eaters as a waste bin for problems. The children can write or draw their troubles and feed them into the zip mouth of the Worry Eater. Not that this solves all the problems straight away, but the first step has been taken and you can be sure it will provide an immediate feeling of relief. And when the Worry Eater tells the parents about the problems, they can talk to their children about them. What’s more, Worry Eaters are nice and cuddly in both good times and bad and not just for children. ADULTS CAN USE THEM TOO!!
The no button is a handy button that says “No” The founders of the No Button are parents who seemed to be repeating the same things to their kids over and over. They dreamed of a button that would just say it for them. Eventually they noticed that ‘no’ is the most often used phrase followed by ‘clean your room.’ So they designed a button that would say the no’s for them! Now, you too can enjoy the famous “No” button! No only is it great with kids, it works well at the office or elsewhere! Truly hilarious! Makes a great gift, too!!
In the US alone, an estimated 50 billion plastic bottles are dumped in landfill sites each year, and over 200 billion globally.
When developing and designing the S’well bottle, they aimed to create a beautifully crafted bottle that keeps drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12, while also giving back to those in need. At S’well, they understand it’s important to be part of the solution, which is why they are working towards bettering our environment and communities around the world, one S’well bottle at a time.
You don’t only pick up prescriptions and lotto tickets at our local IDA Drugstore in the Mews in Carleton Place. Everyone is super friendly and ready with conversation. The other day I was lamenting the fact that since I had a stroke two years ago I can no longer climb ladders, nor vacuum stairs due to vertigo. Lisa, who most of you know from the IDA offered me a helpful tip to clean them last week. She told me all about the rubber gloves cleaning method.
Did I listen to her at first?
Of course not. Rubber gloves?
Did I try it?
Yes, it does work, so pat on the back to Lisa. AND there is a video below explaining how to do it..
I also found these at Wisteria this week that might help you with a few of your household problems.
Spritz the Bowl Before-You-Go and No One Else Will Ever Know! The ORIGINAL Before-You-Go Toilet Spray that stops bathroom odors before they ever begin – seriously! No more trying to mask odor already in the air.Scientifically-tested formula made of essential oils and other natural compounds; NO harsh chemicals, aerosol, parabens, phthalates, or formaldehyde; All stink-fightin good stuff!
Up to 100 uses in the 2-ounce bottle
Grandmas Secret Spot Remover. Just a drop removes oil grease ink make up grass blood and much more. quick and easy to use in a convenient take along size 2oz 59.13ml. great for home office or travel.
I had to take some pictures for Janice at Wisteria in Carleton Place– so I figured, if I was going to take them, crop them, and load them… heck, might as well make a lovely story board for them. So pump up the tunes above and follow me into fashion ecstasy.
Looks just like a Hermes bag to me.(nudge nudge wink wink–say no more say no more)
Buy Linda Secaspina’s Books— Flashbacks of Little Miss Flash Cadilac– Tilting the Kilt-Vintage Whispers of Carleton Place and 4 others on Amazon or Amazon Canada or Wisteria at 62 Bridge Street in Carleton Place
I had a list of things to do for Ladies Who Lunch today, and one of them was to bring miniature hat boxes to Judy Langdon from The Cheddar Stop on Highway 7. I can’t walk in that store without almost fainting from the Ottawa Valley Fudge I swear. Judy is graciously providing fudge table samplers for the ladies on June 6th. I was going to meet Judy Pallister and Brenda Mattey for lunch and decided it might make a nice treat.
It was hot outside, and even though I was sweating in my hoodie, the fudge was still calling my name. Judy carefully placed a few slices in the box so everyone could share. As I got in my car I noticed my deodorant wasn’t working, (darn natural stuff) so I decided to make a pit stop at home. When I looked in the mirror my hair kind of sat there so I got the crimping iron out, plugged it in, and tried to look alive. When I went to grab it, the darn thing fell in the sink. I stood there for 5 minutes debating if I would get electrocuted if I touched it. Oh what the hell, I picked it and nothing happened. I was good to go!
Clutching the bag of fudge I ran into The Moose and had a great lunch with Judy and Brenda. I found out what a Miche bag is, (Hand and shoulder bags based on a system of magnetic interchangeable bag covers and accompanying accessories) and that The Moose has awesome Bruchetta. Two important things in life I tell you- LOL. Brenda treated, so I made sure the waitress at The Moose got a piece of fudge. I didn’t take a picture as I respect ‘the bubba” and one of the waitresses scares the heck out of me.:)
Next was on to Wisteria and signed a few of my books and introduced Judy to our gals at Wisteria. Gail Sheen MacDonald was there and she also enjoyed a piece of chocolate fudge. God, she looks almost orgasmic!
I thought of Krista Lee next at Applecheeks but instead headed to see Amanda from Simple Pleasures Adult Boutique. Yes, fudge and naughty things go together. Wasn’t there fudge in 91/2 weeks? Wrong movie?
One piece left- miles away from Krista. What to do? What to do? Only one way to go! Open Sesame! Goodbye fudge!
Sorry Krista-next time.:)
P.S- I was told to edit this picture by someone close to me as it might not be work friendly LOL
So why would I write this silly blog? Because if every single person shared one thing with JUST ONE other person in Carleton Place today, then this town would get one step closer to becoming the town that everyone else would envy. Food for thought boys and girls!
If you have ever taken a stroll down Bridge Street you know there is a bit of magic sitting in the building next to Mr. Mozzarella. Wisteria is an eclectic mix of consignment clothing and jewelry alongside brand new home décor, quilts and accessory items. In layman’s terms it has something for everyone.
Did you know owner Janice Martin, was once a trained performance pianist at McGill University? Yup, and an educator for years before she opened the store. Not only does she own Wisteria but she is a devoted Mother who spends a lot of time caring for her autistic son.
Janice, likes us all was petrified when she opened her business- would the things she was going to offer work in Carleton Place? Consignment clothing is very labour intensive, but “it’s still my bread and butter,” observes Janice. Plus it gives all of us a chance to have something less than the regular price.
Not content with just the store she and her staff found time found the time to organize Carleton Place’s first-ever Girls Night Out. It drew over 185 women downtown and providing exposure for 45 local businesses.
Not only does she have that enviable winning personality, she is ageless. According to an online quiz on her Facebook page she was a Queen in her past life, and they quote her age at approximately 25. She has also been labeled exotic, but she thinks Wisteria’s owner, Janice Martin, is much more intriguing, than she is.
Like me they hate their pictures taken, but these gals have a way to say who and how they are without even speaking. Just remember even though they both like a nice heel both these women can also concentrate in flats. 🙂 Now that’s power for you!
As I felt the quilts in Wisteria in Carleton Place I remembered. Memories of quilts being made and given with love were the norm in my childhood, and each quilt in our family had a memory.
Seven days after my birth I was placed in a quilt my grandmother had made and brought immediately to her home as my mother was ill. I was tucked into my crib with the same quilt I came home from the hospital in.
One night my father gathered me up in that same quilt and smuggled me into the Royal Victoria Hospital hoping my mother might remember me as she had postpartum depression. I can still see her looking down at the cards she was playing solitaire with while I was holding on to the edge of that dear quilt in fear. To this day I will never forget that image – my father says I was barely two, but I still remember the grayness of the room. While my life was sterile and cold, the quilt held warmth and security. My grandmother always said that blankets wrap you in warmth but quilts wrap you in love.
At age 12 my mother died, and my grandmother sat with me on her veranda and wrapped that same quilt around me while I cried. Life was never the same after that, and the quilt was placed on my bed like an old friend when I stayed with her. I would stare at the painting on the wall while I tried to sleep and thought that a lot of people understood art but not quilts. If I had a lot of money I would own a quilt and not a piece of art, because in the end which gives you the most comfort?
When I got married at age 21, my Grandmother sat at the dining room table for weeks and worked on a quilt for my new home. As I traveled down the road of life the quilt was always there while people came and went. Although it was aging gracefully it was still heavy and secure anytime I needed it. Through death and sickness it held comfort, and the promise that it would never desert me. This quilt held my life with all the bits and pieces, joys and sorrows, that had been stitched into it with love.
At age 47 the quilt died peacefully in my arms. A terrible house fire had destroyed it, and as I looked at the charred edges I realized the thread that held it together had bound the both of us forever. Now it was time to go down the final road by myself, and remembering the words of Herman Hesse I began the journey.
“Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.”
Shopping information: All these beautiful quilts come from:
The PickleDish Quilt Shop on Bridge Street Quilters Poker Run Visitors will “Hop and Shop” in Downtown Carleton Place.
The PickleDish Quilt Shop located at 113 Bridge Street is part of a Quilters Poker Run “Shop Hop”. This is an annual event and will be held between March 20st and April 4th. It is expected over the event period that 100 or more woman from the following communities of Navan, Chesterville, Hawkesbury, Kemptville, Perth, Orleans, Rideau Ferry, Nepean, Arnprior, Vankleek Hill, Brockville, Almonte, Richmond, Kanata, and Ottawa will travel to downtown Carleton Place.
As I felt the quilts in my favourite local store Wisteria I remembered. Memories of quilts being made and given with love were the norm in my childhood and each quilt in our family had a memory.
Seven days after my birth I was placed in a quilt my grandmother had made and brought immediately to her home as my mother was ill. I was tucked into my crib with the same quilt I came home from the hospital in.
One night my father gathered me up in that same quilt and smuggled me into the Royal Victoria Hospital hoping my mother might remember me as she had postpartum depression. I can still see her looking down at the cards she was playing solitaire with while I was holding on to the edge of that dear quilt in fear. To this day I will never forget that image – my father says I was barely two but I still remember the grayness of the room. While my life was sterile and cold, the quilt held warmth and security. My grandmother always said that blankets wrap you in warmth but quilts wrap you in love.
At age 12 my mother died and my grandmother sat with me on her veranda and wrapped that same quilt around me while I cried. Life was never the same after that and the quilt was placed on my bed like an old friend when I stayed with her. I would stare at the painting on the wall while I tried to sleep and thought that a lot of people understood art but not quilts. If I had a lot of money I would own a quilt and not a piece of art because in the end which gives you the most comfort?
When I got married at age 21 my Grandmother sat at the dining room table for weeks and worked on a quilt for my new home. As I traveled down the road of life the quilt was always there while people came and went. Although it was aging gracefully it was still heavy and secure anytime I needed it. Through death and sickness it held comfort and the promise that it would never desert me. This quilt held my life with all the bits and pieces, joys and sorrows that had been stitched into it with love.
At age 47 the quilt died peacefully in my arms. A terrible house fire had destroyed it and as I looked at the charred edges I realized the thread that held it together had bound the both of us forever. Now it was time to go down the final road by myself and remembering the words of Herman Hesse I began the journey.
“Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.”
Shopping information: All these beautiful quilts come from:
lindaseccaspina 