Just A Tuesday

 I'm trying to block out more world events (as well as local truth be told) these days as it all feels so overwhelming and makes me anxious. My thoughts turn to worrying about how well my tomato plants are doing because I'm hearing rumors about canned tomato products shortages. I tell myself that I should plan on making my own sauce this year. As much as possible. Even as I observe the pathetic state my tomato plants in the raised bed are currently in.

And then my husband tells me how my much loved oat milk is becoming more difficult to come by. The size of the container is shrinking as the price continues to rise. And even then there is often an empty spot where the oat milk should be. Or just one lone container towards the back that nobody else has been quite able to reach. I can make my own oat milk right? How hard could it be?

Meanwhile, I am contacting the guidance counselor at school for Youngest Child trying to help plan his class(es) for the 2022-2023 academic year. Trying to trust in the process and not underestimate his capabilities.

And stressing/eagerly anticipating my BRC this weekend wherein I hopefully pass and come out of it with my motorcycle license. 

But in the midst of all this, there are these pockets of peace.

The early morning sun shining through a patch of Lupines.

An easy paced bike ride with a dear friend. Followed by a chat by the lake before we part ways again.

A duck that decided to settle in the grass next to the bench we sat on.

These are also pieces of my world that continue to ebb and flow in and out of my awareness.

Greenbank's Hollow-Vermont's Forgotten Village

 

Owing almost its entire existence to just one man, Benjamin Greenbank, Greenbanks Hollow was once a thriving community consisting of a five-story woolen mill, a grist mill, saw mill, local store, post office, school,  and houses.

On December 14, 1885 a fire destroyed the woolen mill,store, several residences and the covered bridge. After which Greenbank relocated to Enfield, NH with his industrial operation. The once thriving community of Greenbank's Hollow was left in ruin. All that remains today are several cellar holes and foundations and original granite foundations along with the restored covered bridge.

Greenbank's Mill circa 1885. Photo credit: Danville Historical Society.