I call this Still Life With Mess.
Not that life ever stands still, though at times it seems to. But there is ever a mess. That is, unless we’re sitting around on our…umm…hands.
These three artifacts just happened to end up together as the movers plied their art, and of course I couldn’t help noticing the serendipity. The wonderful pine cone and seed wreath was made years ago by my dear friend Donna, and is one of my favorite things. The assembly-line autumn wreath has been fabulous on my front door here, if I do say so. The decrepit, ancient suitcase was my Aunt Edna’s and holds her academic cap and hood (the heavy velvet and gold of Ph.D.). To the left, the back of a print procured for me at a condo swap by my son and daughter-in-law because my son knew it was my favorite Ansel Adams.
What a mishmash life is.
Today I will leave this place that has been Grandma’s House for seven years. There is some melancholy. But another, smaller Grandma’s House awaits, and both grandchildren have given it a thumbs-up (as have I). So bear with me, dear reader, as I launch myself (albeit, it must be said, a trifle arthritically) into whatever comes next.
October 18, 2017 at 9:51 am
Isn’t it strange to see all your special things lined up by the mover? Aunt Edna is chuckling that you are such a good niece that you are still taking care of her special suitcase. 🙂 You, the sons, and the grands will have a lovely upcoming holiday in the new nest. I just know it. 🙂
October 18, 2017 at 10:22 am
Thanks, Judy! Edna did have a wicked chuckle. I like your vision of the holiday!
October 18, 2017 at 11:41 am
Wishing you all the best as you settle into the new Grandma’s house. I hope you find special places for all your special things and have a home filled with happiness, fun, family, and much love.
October 18, 2017 at 12:01 pm
Thank you, Bonny! Though I will leave some happiness here for the next owners, I’m taking a lot with me! This has been a splendid Grandma’s House!
October 18, 2017 at 2:49 pm
Wishing you well as you turn the page and begin life in your new home. I look forward to seeing it some day!
October 18, 2017 at 3:13 pm
What a lovely thought — I hope you can! Thanks for the good wishes, Judy!
October 19, 2017 at 2:03 am
Tears are in m;y eyes my dear friend. What a final oddments this is. What a fond memory you will have with this serendipity. Bill and I are so happy for you.
October 20, 2017 at 9:00 pm
Thank you, oh, maker of wreaths, bearer of coffees, and stalwart friend! As cliche as it sounds, there can be a beginning in an ending. (Not that you don’t know that already!)
October 19, 2017 at 11:31 am
Happy new home! I’m eagerly awaiting an ‘I’ve arrived and all is well’ post. An ‘I’ve arrived and it’s a little bit chaotic still with boxes and garlands of leaves everywhere but all will be well’ post would do at a pinch.
October 20, 2017 at 9:02 pm
I hope to get a post up this weekend. “Chaotic” is the word.