Ellen Max and I have come to Jackson Hole. We had the morning at home, Ellen and Max walked to town and back, I cleaned up in the kitchen and started reading a book titled Gathering Moss, which Ellen got for me. It is by Robin Wall Kimmerer, whom we heard speaking on the NPR program On Being. Kimmerer is both a scientist - specifically, a bryologist - and a Native American spiritual teacher. She brings both perspectives to the book. I have long been fascinated by moss. Our house in Vermont is surrounded by moss. So I am eager to read her book.
Gathering Moss
We left for Jackson at about 2pm. We had some things to do before the movie. First stop was the Teton Library. Max wanted to borrow some video games. His Alpine Library card is good at any Library in Wyoming, and he can return the items in Alpine. What an enlightened policy! Teton Library has a used book store. Great bargains! This book looked interesting:
When Willard Psychiatric Hospital in Seneca, NY was closed, they found suitcases full of patient's belongings in the attic. Someone researched the lives behind the suitcases and has created this glimpse of life in a state hospital. I worked and studied in two hospitals just like this one in 1952 and 1955. I expect it will bring back a lot of memories.
After the Library, we went to the Jackson Hole Visitors' Center. Great animal displays!
What a rack!
What a kid!
Next was the Jackson Hole Toy Store. You can actually play games there. Max loves it:
Jackson Hole toy store
Toy bear anyone?
Next stop - Moo's Ice Cream
Moo's has good ice cream
We ate on the benches next to the bronze statues. I choose Albert. Max was being silly:
Three great minds !
Next stop: the movie, Christipher Robin. A very sweet movie. The portrayals of Pooh, Piglet and friends, who "save" the adult CR from workaholism, are charming. I cried.
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| Pooh & Piglet |
Next stop, a bite to eat at Jackson Whole Grocer (a clever name). I had soup and cornbread; E & M had pizza.
After that, we came home. Nice day!
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