MORGAN CEMETERY

MORGAN CEMETERY

Sunday, October 14, 2012

CEMETERY STORYTELLING


HARVEST FESTIVAL AND CEMETERY STORYTELLING
October 13, 2012


Well, Festival Day has come and gone and all went well.

I so enjoy bringing the *different* to the world.
And, as you know by reading this blog, it was my intention to share my joy of the Morgan Cemetery 
with the public.

There is naught quite like an old cemetery to inspire reflection.
And it was to my great joy that the nipperkins took to the trip with their own brand of childlike wonder.
To them it seemed a place of awe and happiness and for that I am truly grateful.


Even the adults instinctively slowed their pace to wander the stones.



My story went well.  I had been a bit nervous as I am a great, huge, comedic storyteller and so
was concerned with holding the attentions of the crowd with a more formal tale.
I needn't have worried.

And in case you missed the day, you may partake of my story here:




I must comment on this photo.
Butterfly girl, who had been on the first bus trip and so, knew the ways of the world, said to her wee friend
in a knowing tone:  "You see?  You can *touch* it."

Indeed.  As they all touched my heart with the way the day worked out.


I can't possibly describe the feeling of watching children capture the past.


Miss Darla and I were pleased.







And so, a day well done.

Really looking forward to expanding the event next year and bringing more of the art of folklore to life!

My sincere gratitude for sharing this time with me.

love, Fox


ONE LAST THING:

Last week, I posted a story and pics of something strange and wonderful that happened to me while alone in the cemetery getting ready for this event.  In an effort to not overshadow the event posts, I posted it in my Goat Borrower blog.  Feel free to pop on over and share my odd experience.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

THE TIME DRAWS NIGH.......



I just read over my very first post here and can't believe that time has moved so fast!
And I can't believe that the
HARVEST FOLKLORE FESTIVAL and CEMETERY STORYTELLING
is just around the corner!

We have soooo many things planned!
Gypsy Music with the Blind Goats, the 12th Regiment Civil War Soldiers,
Hay Wagon Rides, Darla the Goat,
Harvest Art Doll Challenge, Games, Fortunetelling, Artisans, Intricate Face Painting, 
Treats, Snacks and more!

And......
a most special treat of a quick bus ride to the Morgan Road Cemetery
for a tour of the old cemetery and gypsy ancestor storytelling!

Tranquility, balance, a reconnect with nature-
the honoring of Ancestors long passed-
the remembrance of our history and our culture-
and the silence of observation and respect 
reminding us of the rhythm of life...........

Won't you join us for something truly unique............
**********



TOWN of CLAY HARVEST FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
and
CEMETERY STORYTELLING

CELEBRATE THE HARVEST with the Town of Clay!
***
October 13, 2012
12 noon -4pm
Clay Park Central Wetzel Road Clay, NY

Music~Storytelling~Arts~Wagon Rides~Farm Animals~Games~
Gypsy Fortune Telling~Civil War Soldiers~Darla the Goat~Food~Fun~And MORE!

 AND..........

Participate in the HARVEST ART DOLL CHALLENGE!

Join in the fun! CREATE (in advance) and DISPLAY a HARVEST ART DOLL!
Dolls created beforehand will be displayed during the Festival and
then at the Clay Town Hall throughout November!

That's the challenge: CREATE A HARVEST DOLL! ;)
You'll be amazed at the wonderful things that will turn out! 

Questions?  Just ask!

Hope to see you there!
~Mimi 







Sunday, July 29, 2012

ROAD TRIP!

As the Sisterhood of the Goat is kindred in Spirit, our visit a few weeks ago prompted us to visit a couple of old cemeteries in the Canandaigua, NY area.  The following photos are merely for your enjoyment and not in any way connected with the Morgan Cemetery.  
But I suspect, if you are reading this blog, you are a lover of old cemeteries, too!  
Enjoy!


















This wee cemetery we found right at the edge of an extremely busy highway, set smack in the middle of trailers, trucks, houses and a lawn. 












I do love spending time in an old cemetery.
I hope you do, too.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Change of Light

Random shots taken June 10, 2012
I am fascinated by the change of light and pattern.







Moving Back

Row 2
Facing west

John Garry
Died
Aug.9, 1880
Aged
56 years


Unmarked 


Unmarked

Father

(west)

Russell D. Frayer
Born
Aug 11, 1834
Died
July 31, 1875  (?)
Hannah A.
His WIfe
Born Apr 7, 1833
Died
Mar 10, 1883

FRAYER


(north)

Faith R.
Dau. of
R.O. & H.A. Frayer
Died
Dec 13, 1875
Ag'd 4 mos


(east)


(south)


Mother

Faith


(back) R

(front) J. C.