Archive for June 16th, 2019
Treasure
There are many kinds of treasure, tangible and intangible. Wealth and riches, especially in the form of money, precious gems and precious metals, things that we value, are tangible forms of treasures.
Treasured relationships, spiritual strength, cultural heritage, a person who is greatly loved, respected or valued for their altruism and inspiration, these are examples of intangible treasures.
An article in The Press Democrat (Sunday June 9,2019) brought to my attention a treasure I didn’t know existed…The Windsor Historical Society’s museum. The story of the Hembree House where artifacts, and relics of this area’s rich history are on display, was so interesting. A photo of hand-carved wooden tools, created by the late George Greeott amazes and entices me to the museum to view his wood sculptures, described as excellent abstractions…”that possess a flowing, sinuous beauty.”
And the story of Fred Wiseman. He built his own biplane in a tent, practiced takeoffs and landings on the Laughlin Ranch, before flying the first air-mail letter ever, from Petaluma to Santa Rosa in 1911. His was also the first plane ever built in California.
Like our National, city and community parks, this historical museum and many others like them are true treasures.
This week I invite you to plan an outing to a local museum to relish the amazing treasures they preserve for our edification and enjoyment.
