Sharingthanks for Adirondack Rock Dog Sculptures and the Northcreek Mosiac Project

 

I was so thankful to be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with my immediate family in my parents country house in the beautiful Adirondack mountains. Our small gathering of 6 reached out to family celebrations over zoom. We enjoyed playing games, eating turkey and watching the fire from the wood-burning stove, I enjoyed taking quiet social distanced walks in the sleepy historic ski town of Northcreek, NY.

When you are in the Adirondack's you can spot a fair number of adorable dog rock sculptures. I enjoyed seeing this rock dog on Main Street in Northcreek over the weekend.  Love the creative folks that find the rocks to build them. They bring a smile to anyone who sees them.

There is a fantastic public art mosaic project that was designed and completed by artist Kate Hartley recently. It features all of the wonderful adventures that await you in this mountain area, white-water rafting, hiking, fishing, skiing, and snowshoeing. Ms. Hartley had the idea to transform a blank concrete wall in to masterpiece, that will be enjoyed by anyone visiting this beautiful hamlet by the Hudson river. Over 700 volunteers helped her finish the project which took several years.  Below is a small section of the mosaic you will see if you visit Northcreek.

I would love to hear what you are thankful for this year. 2020 has been a difficult year and we must help keep each other safe and try to find the joys available to us. Although our gathering was one of the smallest Thanksgiving's we have had. We made it fun by enjoying life's simple country pleasures.