For those of you who have been following this blog for awhile, you know that I sometimes post family pictures. Today is one of those days. My grandson, Patrick, is almost three years old. Where does the time go? Recently, he took his first pony ride and was thrilled with the experience. He would like to do that again soon. Here he is with my son, and someone who works for the stable.
A love of ponies and horses must run in the family. My father sits on a pony, in an old 1916 photo. He was five years old. When I was a teen, I took riding lessons and had two horses. Horses can be such gentle creatures.
There is a new park on Narragansett Bay, a Rhode Island location whose name always sounds romantic for some reason. There are swans, and now, there are ponies and horses to rent. Patrick looks like a confident rider already!
“And the seasons, they go round and round; and the painted ponies go up and down. We’re captives on the carousel of time.” – Joni Mitchell (“The Circle Game”)
Time seems to speed up when one gets older. The carousel goes faster. Here are two more photos of my “kids.”
My son, James Gorham, and his son, Patrick
Rebecca Gorham and baby Hannah
I am happy that so many photos have been taken of my grandchildren. Their lives have been well-documented since birth. Digital photography has made photo taking accessible and easy for all. It brings me a lot of joy to see everyone so healthy and happy.
Patricia Cummings
Quilter’s Muse Publications
