Walk Way Over the Hudson

What a treasure we have right here in the Hudson Valley!

The longest pedestrian walkway in the world soars 280 feet above the Hudson River and is a brilliant example of re-purposing an existing structure. A 100 plus year old railroad bridge , damaged by fire in 1974, has been made into a 'linear park' for walking, roller blading, and bike riding. The views are phenomenal!!
My daughter asked me if I thought this is what the birds see when they fly?
I think shes got it EXACTLY right!

During my absence...

Spring is such a busy time of year, Ive been absent from my own blog for a month and a half! The herb spiral is a good indication of exactly how long Ive been gone...

Happy Fathers Day

Every Dad is special to their kids, and mine is no exception! We spent a pleasent time talking about fishing & all the time he and I spent in his boat as I was growing up. Those are some of the nicest memories of my childhood. Many of the things I learned from him and are still a big part of my life. Thanks Dad, for all you taught me!

To all Dads everywhere: Happy Fathers Day!

Hudson Valley Etsy Team on Youtube!

Thanks to Luda from Woolsolution, for putting together this great collection of goodies from The Hudson Valley Etsy Team!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=477valhp1Gc

For You....

" A Mother understands what a child does not say" Unknown

Wishing you all a Wonderful Mother's day !

Herb Spiral

Now dosent this look like more fun than housework?

This herb spiral is about 6 and a half feet around, yet provides 20 feet of growing space. The lower part of the spiral rows are filled with half cooked compost, some fluffy straw & topped of with well rotted horse & goat manure. Once it settles, herbs get planted about every 12 inches.

Its essentially a glorified compost pile-flower pot herb garden . Once this is planted, we'll mulch around the edges to keep the lawn from trying to invade.

What did you make today??

A little water music...

When my children were small, we spent alot of time wandering the woods & streams. Always drawn to water, my daughter described the sound of the brook as it made its way over the rocks, as " Water Music"
As each of my three children came along , they all heard and appreciated the Water Music.
Calming, constant yet ever changing we would walk along or sit beside and appreciate this concert provided for us by Mother Nature.
When they grew older, they took themselves to the woods. Needing time to think or be alone, they'd come back calmer for having listened .
I headed up the mountain alone yesterday looking for quiet & the need to reconnect with myself.
It's still there. It never left. Giving its beautiful calming concert to anyone who happens by.

May you always be able to hear the Water Music...