The National Quilt Museum, Paducah, KY
December 8, 2011
On my way back home to Missouri I took the southern route for a couple of reasons. One, it was winter time and I was hoping to avoid weather. Two, there are different things to see. Three, I would pass through Paducah, Kentucky, home of the National Quilt Museum! The drive was pretty uneventful all things considered. West Virginia was windy and beautiful! I was within 100 miles of Gettysburg but decided not to take the side trip. I knew if I did, I would want to stay at least a day, probably two. I didn't have the time!
On my way back home to Missouri I took the southern route for a couple of reasons. One, it was winter time and I was hoping to avoid weather. Two, there are different things to see. Three, I would pass through Paducah, Kentucky, home of the National Quilt Museum! The drive was pretty uneventful all things considered. West Virginia was windy and beautiful! I was within 100 miles of Gettysburg but decided not to take the side trip. I knew if I did, I would want to stay at least a day, probably two. I didn't have the time!
Flight 93 Memorial, Stoystown, Pennsylvania
I did take a few hours to visit the Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania however. It was out in the middle of nowhere, a dusting of snow was on the ground. It was very quiet and peaceful. It seemed quite a fitting place to honor the Americans who rest here. If it were not for their selfless acts of heroism on that fateful September day, the course of our nation's future could have very well been very different. I'm glad I went. It was a very emotional visit. I think as Americans we take so much for granted. The visit here reminded me of the wonderful country I am blessed to live in. It reminded me to appreciate those I love and tell them so every day!
I arrived home after three days drive. I was happy to be home, but very grateful for the invaluable experiences I enjoyed in the East. I am so appreciative of the wonderful opportunities that Connie Barlow at the New England Quilt Museum gave me. I appreciate the faith she showed in me when she invited me to be part of her team. I am also grateful to Pam Weeks,Curator, and Maureen Smith, Public Relations Director. They were both great to work with, always supportive and forever there when I had a question or needed guidance. I consider them all friends and colleagues I know we will be in touch with for many years to come.
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I arrived home after three days drive. I was happy to be home, but very grateful for the invaluable experiences I enjoyed in the East. I am so appreciative of the wonderful opportunities that Connie Barlow at the New England Quilt Museum gave me. I appreciate the faith she showed in me when she invited me to be part of her team. I am also grateful to Pam Weeks,Curator, and Maureen Smith, Public Relations Director. They were both great to work with, always supportive and forever there when I had a question or needed guidance. I consider them all friends and colleagues I know we will be in touch with for many years to come.
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