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This building always makes me smile and think of other times. Architectural history in New York is fascinating. Many of the old mills and factories are being turned into high priced condos or very luxury apartments. I took this picture last week through a window of a hospital Bill visits occasionally. I always love the view from that window, and I was excited to have my camera handy on this snowy day.
As a friend said to me earlier in the year, life is just about being there when the opportunity arises. I couldn't agree more. So the caregiver tactic for today is think of yourself not as someone who is taking care of someone but sharing life with them, and find that live in the small things that give you joy. Like this conservatory.
You have an eye for fascinating images. Thanks for the photograph and for the information on NY history.
ReplyDeleteThe conservatory is divine! I once had a catalog of conservatories one could have built at the turn of the century. Such a genteel thing, the conservatory. Thank you for snapping this lovely photo and, of course, for your appreciation of the view. Wishing you another such delightful moment today!
ReplyDeleteFitting, too, because Emily Dickinson and her sister, Lavinia, were caregivers for their mom, an invalid during her last seven years. Ginger, I will link to this on our Emily Facebook page a little later in the day.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly right--caregiving is about sharing life with someone.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ginger. I really like the photograph as well as this insight.