From Skilled Hands

My Town Monday: Home Travels. Part One

By fromskilledhands ( August 10, 2008 at 6:42 pm) · Filed under Adirondack Mountains, Blue Mountain Lake, Community, Craft, Cuyahoga Valley, Home, My Town Monday, New York City, One World, Peninsula, Traveling

I have come to realize that home really is where the heart is; and that the cool thing about this is that it travels.

I have, in the past year, left my heart with my daughter in NYC, and in the mountains of Black Mountain, North Carolina and Blue Mountain Lake, NY.

I have discovered so much about my town, the Village of Peninsula, Ohio, population 602; its rich history and colorful stories.

So this week’s MTM post is a scrapbook of sorts, photos in which, if you look closely, you will find a wee piece of my heart, nestled in the sweet softness of lovely memories.

Avenue

In April, I traveled by train to visit my daughter in New York City. I learned so much about my wise and wonderful daughter, and left a piece of my heart in the Avenue B Garden.

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Number 2 daughter and I traveled to the Adirondacks in July.
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As my daughter and I traveled along the highway, we passed exit signs for towns and cities large and small. And then there was one sign for an entire country. Go figure…

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A rock along the roadside. Shortly thereafter a sign hoped we had had a nice visit in a town (we both forgot which town), and wished us Toodle-oo.

The road to Blue Mountain Lake. Where you begin to feel your muscles relax…

sunset
After a 9 hour drive, we were greeted with this. Sunset at Blue Mountain Lake repeated it’s glorious self each night.

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My daughter and friends kayaked across crystal clear Blue Mountain Lake; then they kicked off their sandals and climbed Castle Rock.

We were staying next to Prospect Point Cottages. Prospect Point Cottages are on the grounds of the grand old Prospect House Hotel, one of the original Adirondack camps. Carol, the innkeeper, is gracious and hospitable. We attended a talent show and donated items to their “kitchen library,” where guests can borrow items they may have forgotten. Carol and her staff were also hosts to Lucy, a homing pigeon who showed up one day. She was offered food and water, and she stayed until she was ready to move on.

We also hiked up the beautiful Goodnow Mountain. Bare-footed kids beat adults with shoes without a problem!

It doesn’t get much better than this.

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Next week: Part 2: Black Mountain, NC and the Village of Peninsula.

As always, the amazing Travis Erwin, who celebrates his 25th (count ‘em) MTM post this week, is the founder and main MTM guy. Take a trip on over to his site. You’ll have fun and learn something, too. Then visit my other My Town Monday Marauders. I promise you won’t regret it.

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15 comments »

OldOldLady Of The Hills said,

August 11, 2008 @ 4:42 am

Love all the pictures and the commentary that went with them! It is easy to leave pieces of one’s heart in places that grab one’s heart, isn’t it?
Patti Abbott said,

August 11, 2008 @ 9:44 am

A very touching post. I assume that’s you jumping off the rocks?
fromskilledhands said,

August 11, 2008 @ 10:08 am

thanks for stopping by, OOLOTH. It IS easy to share one’s heart—then there’s more and more to go around.

Thanks, Patti. ME jumping off the rocks
Surely you jest! I laughed out loud.
piscesgrrl said,

August 11, 2008 @ 10:14 am

Then who IS jumping off the rocks? That’s a cool picture. This was a lovely post to read this morning… ooohing and ahhing and sighing as I sip my morning cup. Sounds like you’ve had an amazing year. I can hear the contentment in your words.
Mary Witzl said,

August 11, 2008 @ 11:15 am

Debra, those photographs are fantastic, and please tell us: who IS jumping off those rocks? And I liked the sign to Canada. I’m guessing a homesick Canadian expatriate is responsible.
fromskilledhands said,

August 11, 2008 @ 1:04 pm

And the jumper is………….ta dah
#2 daughter letting out her “inner Ninja, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon style.”
Linda / Lyndi said,

August 11, 2008 @ 1:31 pm

What gorgeous scenery! No wonder you left little pieces of your heart in those places.

Linda
Eryl Shields said,

August 11, 2008 @ 1:38 pm

Beautiful photos. The lake looks amazing.
Larramie said,

August 11, 2008 @ 1:59 pm

Oh my…MTM doesn’t get any better than this post, Debra. Stunning! Oner might think you were an artist…
Alyssa Goodnight said,

August 11, 2008 @ 4:18 pm

I’ve been to the Adirondacks twice, and it was unbelievably beautiful. I want to go back the first chance I get. Thanks for posting those pics!
Travis Erwin said,

August 11, 2008 @ 5:19 pm

Nice shots. I haven’t forgotten about your picture just haven’t gotten it done yet. Look for it soon.
Reb said,

August 11, 2008 @ 7:46 pm

Beautiful photos. One day, I may be able to visit some of these places.
Cathy said,

August 11, 2008 @ 8:21 pm

Beeeeeooooootiful! Am right there with you in spirit!
Laura/centerdownhome said,

August 12, 2008 @ 5:03 am

Hi Debra — I always love your MTM posts. This one was lovely. I like the photo of the tree roots wrapped around the rock like an egg.

Looking forward to the Black Mountains photos next week.

Sometimes, when I drive into our little town of Ashland, VA, I think about your wonderful MTM posts and consider trying to begin MTM, myself, but — what was Gina’s phrase? — “inspired but not motivated”. Sigh. Story of my life!
Mary said,

August 12, 2008 @ 7:34 pm

Great photos and comments.