Eleanor's Day Out

Brilliant sunshine and a gentle breeze held the promise of a lovely day.

We had errands to run and an appointment to keep. I knew there would be plenty of time spent waiting, so I decided to bring Sweet Eleanor along and make the most of the free crochet time! While we were out we took advantage of the beautiful weather and a little of the local art and history.

Eleanor couldn't resist getting in on the action and showing her support!

Her colors tell of the fall to come. In New England you always find a cannon in the town common. I'm not sure why, but it's a bit of history to enjoy.

Back to the station to wait for the bus to take us home.  We really had fun taking pictures and enjoying the morning together. It's amazing how much history and art surrounds us when you slow down and take a look.

This wheelchair and crutches sculpture on the common (in Greenfield, MA) caught our eye.

It was created by James Kitchen on commission for the Stavros Center for Independent Living to make a statement about freedom for people with disabilities.

Old Glory and Eleanor both blowing in the warm summer breeze!

A shady bench was a welcome break for John and Eleanor (and me too!)

Once we're home, it's flower time! I was hoping to have Part IV of the Granny Square Project finished.  As it turns out, this installment is much more about "doing" than research and that just takes more time!

I'm sure it's going to be worth it! Please look for it later in the week.

If you haven't seen it yet there are links to Parts I, II and III in my sidebar.

Thanks so much for stopping by and spending a bit of your day with me.  One of the best parts about blogging is linking up with other crafters and sharing our progress, projects, successes and even failures. This week I found a new place to hang out - with Tara at the Trendy Treehouse. While you're out and about please stop by her place or any of these other terrific blogs to see creativity in action!

After you're done visiting, why not check out your community and see what bits of history or art you can find.  I bet it's there if you look closely. And don't forget to take your project along! I know they enjoy a day out just as much as we do.

So glad to share this time with you! Until next time friends,
Be blessed and stitch & read with love!