I started my project to walk around
Westford, but haven’t got out of Nabnasset. But, that’s OK for now. I’ve
learned how to go from one end of Edwards Street to the other, met several dogs
(hi Tory and Jeremy), and increased my stamina. My Doodle and I will continue
walking Nabnasset this fall. And, when the ice makes it too nerve-racking, I’ll
hit the treadmill. By March, I’ll have the strength and stamina to walk from
one end of town to the other.
But, last
Friday night, I walked through Alabama at the Parish Center for the Arts in
Westford. I brought my daughters to see a show of landscapes by our neighbor
Ron Hubbard. While my youngest daughter preferred to play with Ron’s kids, my
oldest was enraptured by the artwork. She was especially drawn to a small
canvas full of texture and dark color showing a stormy sea. It was great to see
her inspired.
I went to
the show for a few reasons. I like Ron, I like talking to him at the bus stop
while our daughters head off to school. I also like to find opportunities to
expose my girls to various art and culture. But also, here is a way to walk
through Westford differently. Participating in community events teaches me
about the people in the community. While I don’t get the added benefit of
exercise, I do come closer to knowing my town.
My project
to walk the town has not been going as I had hoped. What ever does? Still, I’m
learning. It’s important to keep myself open to these twists and side-roads.
I’ll become a Westfordite yet.
