I wish I could say I’ve prepared some insightful commentary about this year, historic buildings, or plant life. Sadly, the fact that I am able to steal away a few moments to type 200 or so words is all I can manage right now. While I firmly believe that public schools should resume classes on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas), the school calendar is not so obliging. Family togetherness has been lovely, but it doesn’t allow much time for thought or writing. But this morning, as I walked back to the house from the barn, musing to myself over the strange yellowish quality to the light (and figuring it was due to the cold virus that has apparently impacted my eyes – there’s really nothing like Christmas conjunctivitis), I turned around and saw a beautiful double rainbow.
A miracle of nature.
And really, what more is there to say?
I’ll take the sight as a good omen for the coming year. I shall strive to write more (I only managed 36 blog posts this year), give serious thought to the book I desperately want to write about vernacular Kentucky architecture, and plant more trees to replace the ones Hurricane Helene took from us this year. In 2025, I will take more pictures – and label them quickly! I’ll continue to share images of buildings and landscapes that please or puzzle me, and I am going to try to improve my swimming while taking more long walks.
I wish the best of the New Year – good health, peace, and interesting books – to all of you who read this blog. I appreciate you, even though I’ve only ever met a small handful of you. Thank you. take care, and Happy New Year!
Thank you for what you’ve done! Great posts which no doubt will help create more preservationists. I’m looking forward to 2025 and your next posts.
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A book on Kentucky Vernacular Architecture would be a gift to all of us who have an interest in Kentucky buildings.
Please do this. Your extensive knowledge is hard to match and you write so well.
You do this all the time in Gardens to Gables, but a focused book would be a dream.
Happy NEW YEAR to you and your family.
Mark
Thank you, Janie.
Best wishes for a Happy New Year and more double rainbows.
Happy New Year, Janie. I look forward to reading anything you write about Kentucky architecture and local history in 2025. I always learn something new.
And I wish the same to you and a Happy New Year!
Beautiful rainbow! Janie. Thanks for your hard work. Always a joy to see your emails and comments. I think most of us share your thoughts and insights about Kentucky. Again Thank you. Scott and Tammy The Old Gulf Station on 68
As an architect, I appreciate restoration, but I did not move to Kentucky until I was 40 and so was unaware of the nuances of this area’s vernacular architecture. Thank you for your descriptive and very detailed posts. There is so much to learn. Thank you for your dedication!
Happy New Year, Janie-Rice. I hope it is a banner year for all of us.
Thank you for all you do. Your articles are so interesting and love the pictures as well. Happy New Year to you and your family