On Saturday, the kids and I drove up the coast to Gloucester. We packed sandwiches and drinks and had a picnic in the car overlooking the harbor. Then, Seth went shopping at Mystery Train Records and the rest of us set out to explore some of our favorite haunts.
. . . a fierce lion guarding a red door,
. . . or a beautiful sea siren playing outside of the Cape Ann Museum. I would have liked to go inside the museum to see the quilt exhibit, but there wasn't time.
This old house captured my imagination and made me wonder about the people who have lived there over the last three hundred years and the people who live there still. Do you remember Anna from my unfinished story, "The Schoolhouse in the Woods"? She was from Newburyport, another Cape Ann harbor town. I imagine that the house her aunt and mother lived in might have looked like this.
But, my favorite stop was to Coveted Yarn, a huge, friendly shop with an amazing selection of fiber and tools for knitters and crocheters. I purchased some lovely, soft, milk-colored wool for an extra special secret knitting project. Back at home, I put on the tea kettle, settled in with my needles, and cast-on.
In the kitchen, Indiana Jones kept Amy company while she read a new book.
Want to see the snowfall and here the sounds of my house (and my scratchy morning voice)? Here's a tiny video:
That looks like a lovely town. I do remember Anna and miss her story very much. It was such a treasure in my mailbox every month.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how much your little boy has grown up! And Amy too. We were just saying what beautiful hair she has.
You are lucky to have such interesting birds in your neighbourhood. Ours are all so plain and boring. How I would love to have a cardinal arrive! It seems so strange to see it sitting there as if its just a normal everyday bird, when to me it is a fancy thing in a book.
I see cardinals every day, and they still seem magical to me. They are indeed a fancy thing.
DeleteOne day, I hope to get back to writing my little chap books.
Such a beautiful town to spend time shopping Susan. I love seeing and learning about the history of old buildings.
ReplyDeleteThe weather is crazy here too, last week we hit 89 F and today it's only 64F. Truth be told, I want it cold, I am dreading another long, hot and humid summer.
Enjoy your secret knitting!
Although I prefer cooler temperatures, I am learning to embrace what each season brings. In the summer there are beach days, gardening, and swimming. : )
Deletemy son was telling me about the snow....wow! not a single flake here and I'm okay with that. Another town I'd like to explore if I'm up there!!
ReplyDeleteKaren, you will love Gloucester. Cape Ann is my favorite area in Massachusetts. Its full of history, natural beauty and great antiquing!
DeleteYes, I was hoping for a romantic conclusion for Anna. Someday, perhaps? :)
ReplyDeleteWe went to a local library today to see a man do Ben Franklin. It was nice.
We saw a man do Ben Franklin at one of our homeschool group events. I wonder if it was the same fellow?
DeleteOne day, I hope to get back to writing my little chapbooks. I'm glad you liked them. :)
It is sad the way the climate has changed. This winter was unseasonably warm. I savored each and every snowfall (there weren't many!).
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you took the time to share that photo of Swindon town hall--it is amazingly similar to the one in Gloucester. The clock towers are nearly identical!
Wishing all of my readers a happy and holy Easter. ♥
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter! I have been wondering about your story. :-) I am always happy to read more, whenever you feel like continuing it.
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