Crocheted Rope Labyrinth

Single crocheted rope labyrinth installed today at The Delaware Health and Social Service campus in New Castle, DE. The temporary labyrinth will be part of a mandatory employee training.

Close up of the 2 ropes, single crocheted into one.

Supplies

Installation time

Denese helping with the installation

Completed temporary labyrinth

This was an inexpensive temporary labyrinth that can be used again. I used 18 packages of nylon rope purchased at a discount store for $2.00 per 100 foot package. The rope was colorful and can withstand rain and foul weather.After hand crocheting 2 different colored ropes together as one I secured the rope to the ground using landscaping sod staples that can be easily removed and used again!

DRIFT Marathon, ImPerfect City & the Finish Line

Saturday was the final run for The DRIFT - Three Month Marathon at The DCCA (Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts). It was also International Knit in Public Day...

On Thursday I stopped by the DCCA and yarn bombed them with a knitted finish line.

Front doors of the DCCA

I also knitted 'medals' for all the participants and because this project followed my normal procrastination route I completed the 'medals' at the DCCA in celebration of International Knit In Public Day!

Knitted DRIFT 2013 medals

close up of one of the 'I's

Here is a group shot of us on the final day...which was the only day I participated!

Group Shot

The knitting completed, the run completed now it is time to celebrate!

Finished!

Mother's Day Pilgrimage

St. Mary Star of the Sea

Church and Cemetery 

917 Hoopers Island Road

Church Creek (near Hoopers Island/Golden Hill) Maryland

a May view

Keene & Applegarth Headstones

At the base of the Applegarth monument - translates to 'through hardships to the stars"

 

Kelly & I - my mom has our backs....casting shadows

the lane to the old family graveyard - now private property.

World Labyrinth Day 2013

World Labyrinth Day Walk at The Delaware Art Museum. A beautiful day complete with the angelic voices of The Cathedral Choir and over 40 walkers.

Singing and listening

Walking and carried...

A wave of peace.

A joyous day!

Meditation, Singing Bowls and the Labyrinth at The DCCA

Today I had the pleasure of bringing my small canvas labyrinth to the Contemporary Arts Museum in Wilmington, DE

ImPerfect City Exhibition

Changing the vibrations in The Delaware Center For Contemporary Art ImPerfect City exhibition.

many singing bowls

Heart of the Chartres

21 people gathered in the gallery to meditate, walk and listen...a wonderful lunch break!

Blanket for picnicking in Peoples Park

April showers have finally departed...so it is a perfect day for a picnic, to sit and drink a cup of coffee, read a book or stare at the blue sky and feel the warmth of spring! So, I thought I would add a bit of comfort to a temporary park space in Wilmington Delaware (on Market Street).

rest and relax...

an urban oasis!

painted wall of ideas!

a spot for lunch?

a safe space for kids to play!

flowers and plantings on the sidewalk

I hope the park is loved and utilized by many!

And special thanks to my sister, Connie Kennedy, who crocheted this afghan at least 30 years ago - your love and talent inspires me on a daily basis...thank you!

St. Patty's Day Yarn-bomb

St. Patrick's Day Parking Meter on Market Street in Wilmington, DE.

My lively helpers!

The March winds were blowing....

A cable close up!

Decorated doors at Film Brothers on Market!

A Letter From My Dad

Cleaning out a box the other day I discovered a series of letters written to me by my father, Clarence (Cy) Rollins. My dad passed away in 2010 but the letters live on...

The letters are short but full of love and humor. Here is the first one...

10-13-90

"Dear Carol,
                 Gosh I miss you!!!
It's Saturday afternoon and I've finished my chores (I never did show you Moms whip did I?). I'm sitting here having an orange juice & Capt Morgan Rum - I call it a phillips head screwdriver.
                 Bob and Lori stopped in today and brought their new Lab (Black) named Bo. While we were eating lunch he left it tied up in our breezeway. He pooped on the cement and Ed came in and stepped in it and tracked it through the house and to the porch (Ed Tweedy), They also brought Nicole and she loves the Dog. She hugs it and it scratches her then she cries. It was high tide and we took the dog down by the river and she went swimming.
                 I started working this past Monday, working for Cheer Meals on Wheels. It's OK but I don't like old people especially the ones that are younger than me.
                 Enclosed is a letter from Captain Scott USMC. I thought you would enjoy reading it. He seems like a fine young man.
                 Well this phillips head screw driver needs replenishing and I better go and get a new one.
                 As I write this letter you're leaving Venice. Bon Voyage and Semper Fi.
                                                                                   
                                                                                     I love you.

                                                                                             Love,
                                                                                                   Dad"

Love, Dad

Well, I saved the letter from Dad but not from Captain Scott! The letter was sent to me when I was joining the Vistafjord ship - a Cunard ship from my days working for the Golden Door Spa At Sea Program. 

Times have changed...my beloved brother, Bob and my dad have both passed but Ed, Lori and Nicole are alive and well!