Kendal Folk Visit American Folk (Art, That Is)
Recently, Kendalites journeyed to NYC to view the treasures of the American Folk Art Museum’s great exhibit of Shaker art and furniture. Reports are that the exhibit breaks some popular stereotypes regarding the culture’s austerity.
For the Shakers, the Tree of Life was an instantly recognizable symbol, celebrated in sermons, gift songs, and in their early history as a representation of the unity of the Shaker Church. Hanah Cohoon’s Tree ofLight or Blazing Tree (1845) features a large central tree boldly rendered in red and green to produce a dazzling optical effect.
Contributed by Mimi Abramovitz
Quintessential Question of Cuisine
The French Conversation group sought an answer to the age-old question: Which is better, French or Chinese edibles? After extensive research, the answer seems to be: Yes!
O Mandarin: purely for research purposes, of course.
St. Georges Bistro: oh, the difficult life of the Researcher.
Photos (and research reports) contributed by Simone
Carolyn and Allie’s Great Adventure
Carolyn and Allie Reiss bundled up for their usual afternoon walk, starting at the Regeneron Pond.
But adventure spurred them on, and they decided (together, no doubt) to venture further to the Old Croton Aqueduct and then over the Archville bridge.
Happily they walked along the trail, which crossed over 117, but soon decided that was enough. However, then they realized they’d gone too far to return by the usual path, so continued southward. Looking for a way to cross Broadway, they passed along a ridge way above the entrance to Phelps Hospital, but found no way down and continued on.
On and on. Eventually, they ended up cutting through the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery down into Sleepy Hollow.
When the sky clouded up and it began to flurry, they luckily managed to catch a ride home. Walking had somehow lost its attraction.
Walk Time 3 hours. Mileage unknown.
Photos and travelog by Carolyn Reiss (with input by Allie, no doubt)