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A Sleepy Lady…

June 23, 2010 By Cari

My workroom is always the warmest in the house. This is good in winter, but not so good in Summer. I knew it would be hot today, but I was determined to get some writing done. I sat here and fought the mind numbing heat and pecked away at the keyboard until my brain flashed red and I gave in. It was cooler outside; I had to leave the house. I thought about packing some water, but even thinking about it took effort so I grabbed my bag, checked to make sure I had my money, music and camera and I was off at a gentle pace. I was planning to walk to the Priory remains where they have a couple benches, but I kept walking…down on the Meadow next to the river…and then ended up in St Michael’s church in St Martins. Stamford is the northern side of the river and St Martins is the southern side though I generally just think of it all as Stamford. I miraculously found it open and gloriously empty. The old stone churches are always cold. I think if this heat keeps up I might take a writing pad over to one and sit and try to get some work done the old fashioned way.

I found some lovely photos before my camera battery died. That will teach me for being too lazy to charge it, but I’m glad it died. It meant I had no reason to resist claiming one of the many pews. I sat down and was glad the thick walls muffled the outside world. I closed my eyes and could have fallen asleep, but thankfully the narrow benches were designed to keep people awake.

My stories aren’t very happy with me at the moment. I think I’m trying to write the characters in some slightly wrong directions. I feel like I’m trying to push a dead cow up a hill, but I’ll figure it out. Eventually.

From a churchyard in Stamford (can't remember the name)
From a churchyard in Stamford (can't remember the name)
Under the willow...
In Stamford Meadows under the willow.
Under the willow, the branches reflected in the water
Under the willow; I love how the branches and strips of sky are reflected in the water. It could almost be a weird painting with branches glued on...OK...maybe not...
The water under the willow...shot through with sunlight
The water under the willow...shot through with sunlight
Me in-between worlds...
Me in-between worlds...can you see which one I'm in?
St Michael's in St Martin
St Michael's in St Martin's...you wouldn't guess anyone famous was buried here, but this is the resting place of Queen Elizabeth's right hand Cecil (I believe the elder). I assume he's buried here, he has an amazing ornate bed like monument right next to the altar with his effigy lying at rest under a canopy of carved stone. It's so over the top it makes me cringe, but obviously the Elizabethan's didn't design their mortal resting places with me in mind. And at least it provided quite a bit of work for several craftsmen!
A Cecil Monument (I think the date was 1703)
Another Cecil Monument (this is not the one near the altar - I think the date was 1703) I don't particularly like this shot, it's just to show you where the next photo comes from...
My second to last shot. Part of a Cecil Monument
The sleeping lady! This was my second to last shot before the battery died. I love this sculpture. I'm going back with a fully charged battery to get some close ups of the face.

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  1. Sarah says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:30 am

    I love whipping willows. They are the perfect for hiding from others. And I might add perfect for a secret rendezvous….lol.

  2. Cari says

    June 25, 2010 at 5:36 am

    @Sarah
    Good point! 😉

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