For a few months, I have been delving into the details of the life of a woman who was born shortly after the end of the Civil War, and died mid-twentieth century. My work in learning about someone who lived before I was born is made easier by the “footprint” she left behind.
How does one leave a “footprint?” Writing is one way, and the creation of objects is another manner to have a lasting impact. She did both.
As I go about researching details, I am chastened to see similarities between her work and mine. No matter whether someone likes me or hates me to the core, no one can take away the fact that during my lifetime, I have been a prolific writer, an educator, and a quilter.
I am so eager to share all the fun things I’ve learned, and the facts that I’ve uncovered about the terrific woman whose life merits posthumous congratulations. At the same time, I have much more to do. The project I’ve undertaken is one of immense responsibility and a charge that I do not take lightly. Keep your ear to the ground, and an eye on this blog in the coming months for more news, as this research culminates into something you are going to love.
Patricia Cummings
