Bone Heart - Guest Heart Thursday

At first I thought it looked like some sort of bony high heeled shoe.  But if you look closely, the bone has hearts patterned throughout.  Another wonderfully strange item from The Abandoned.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

WARNING:  You shouldn't visit The Abandoned without permission from the owner or caretaker.  If you do, you risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Vandalism in The Abandoned

I just received a personal phone call from one of the new owners of The Abandoned.  He was furious because last weekend, yet again, someone had broken a door in, to gain access to items stored in one of the smaller buildings used for storage (whoever you are, I hope they get you).   I can understand his frustration.  I also feel tremendous frustration and anger at what vandals have done to this mysterious place.  These uncalled for acts of vandalism are outrageous and disrespectful.

You who have shattered windows, broken into buildings, punched out walls, battered down doors, tossed bricks through skylights, left piles of your garbage, tore down fixtures, set fire to the Gazebo and debris piles inside, etc., etc., are ruining the beauty and mystery of this place.  SHAME ON YOU!

The unfair part is, this owner says he believes pictures I have posted here on my blog, have somehow caused some of you to believe you can come to The Abandoned to vandalize it.  I would NEVER condone such a thing.  I've known and loved this place since its beginning -- to think this could actually be true is heart-breaking to me.   

One of the reasons I started this blog years ago, was because no one seemed to care what happened to The Abandoned.  

Well, now someone does. 

To those who seek to destroy property here, you should know that besides the huge No Trespassing signs, NW Demolition has recently installed electronic surveillance cameras to capture the likenesses of those who would continue to do damage to the property.  There is a full-time caretaker who lives on the property, as well as a constant police presence.

To the Artists of The Abandoned, including musicians and film makers:  I love what you do -- the beautiful things you've created are an integral part of the magic of this amazing place.

You talented folks are NOT included in the tirade above--Only please be sure to get permission from either the caretakers, or the owners before you go in, otherwise you might face the very real possibility of being arrested for trespassing.

NOTE:  Though I appreciate the individuals who've written me to ask permission to visit The Abandoned, I do not, nor ever have had, the power to grant access to this wonderful place.  Those who have told police that I gave them permission to visit the property and buildings, are lying. 

Shy Heart - Guest Heart Thursday

Hearts show up in the most unexpected places, especially in The Abandoned.  This shy heart peeks from a bit of destroyed wall treatment. 

Isn't she lovely?  If I didn't know any better--I'd say she's smiling.


For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

WARNING: Think twice about visiting The Abandoned without permission. You risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Bird Bop Heart - Guest Heart Thursday

Doesn't this look like a work by some wonderful artist?  Alas, 'tis only a bit of, er, bird bop.  I had never heard that word used in relationship to a bird's, um, doo, until my darling Sissy said it.  Which, of course, set me to giggling.  

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

WARNING: Think twice about visiting The Abandoned without permission. You risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Tree Heart and Onyx the Cat - Guest Heart Thursday

I feel blessed to be able to walk there, with my sister Clytie.  By the way, if you visit this place you will need permission from the owners.  I never come here without walking with someone who has permission.  Above you can see the heart of The Abandoned.  I took this picture some time ago.One never knows what one will find in The Abandoned.  Last Friday I introduced my friend Amber to my family and to the mystery of this place.

Meet Onyx--Amber's alter ego.  He came with her to visit The Abandoned.

He immediately plopped to the cold cement floor to insist he "didn't do it..."

Dear little Onyx didn't waste time getting into trouble...

BIG trouble!

His Mommy Amber promptly stuck him into her bag--and he hasn't been seen since.  If you'd like to see more of AmberArtist's work, visit her on Etsy at AnemaeGirl.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

WARNING: Think twice about visiting The Abandoned without permission. You risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Red Leaf Heart - Guest Heart Thursday

Our last trip to The Abandoned was just as Fall ended and Winter began.  Fall's heart lay upon the mossy ground.  Such a lovely contrast of colors--so very perfect for Christmas and for Guest Heart Thursday.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

WARNING: Think twice about visiting The Abandoned without permission. You risk getting arrested for trespassing.

Past and Future - Weekend Reflections

There is something so warm and friendly about home.  This is home to me.  Our home is over 100 years old. I often reflect upon the woman who once cooked there over a wood stove--the one still outside our kitchen door.  I think about the bread she baked, rolling it out over the green marbled surface I now use as my desk top.  The aroma of baking bread would have filled the entire neighborhood.  I wonder what Christmas was like here, over a century before I arrived.

Reflections of past and the future interlaced here in my home.

When I walk through The Abandoned, the contrast between home and this place strikes me.  Emptiness reigns in the present.  One wonders about its past--and what the future will hold.

For more wonderful reflections from around the world, be sure to visit James at Weekend Reflections.

WARNING: Think twice about visiting The Abandoned without permission. You risk getting arrested for trespassing.