May the buckets full of learning, hoisted and toted by muses, feed typist’s quest for connection! Leading of course to more storytelling. Was there a handicapped accessible means of entry into the museum? Keep the good stuff flowing!
Thank you for your question about handicap accessibility! I didn’t notice, so I asked one of my travel companions who assured me there was a ramp leading up to the monument from the bathrooms.
First… goes to show we all pick up on different things and cannot see everything.
Second… in 1911 there probably wasn’t a ramp, but we continue to evolve as we grow in connection and understanding.
My grandad used to say, “It all depends on whose ox is getting the horns put to it.” And…?? I quote him because my thinking about ADA accessibility compliance resulted from my limitations in mobility. I saw the 54 steps and wondered if I’d make the full cycle up and down before dark were I to visit tomorrow! To me that train of thought illustrates how a current condition makes for selective perception. Perhaps to the exclusion of important details we overlooked? I did see other unrelated details, while the pictures of Lincoln’s family reminded me of their shared losses and challenges. Loss of child (or children) in early life. Mary Todd Lincoln’s challenges in her mental health. With that backdrop, the perceived challenge to climb a flight of stairs seems laughable. Acceptance? Work in progress.
“Horns put to it” makes me think of feelings that fuel our awareness. Because the steps were not a challenge for me… I didn’t even think about handicap access.
I met a friend in The Creative’s Workshop who wrote a book about traveling with her mother who was in a wheelchair. Not only is her book valuable to make one think about the challenges faced by a traveler who cannot walk, the author also gently nudges her readers with wisdom and love of family. I don’t believe the author has made the book available for sale or I’d link it here.
We have come quite a long way in just over 100 years, haven’t we?
Are you familiar with Gabor Mate? I’ve become aware of his work with trauma. As we continue to learn, we do better and better. Mary Todd Lincoln and Abe might have better tools for their depression and grief if they lived today.
It was a last moment… cross two lanes of traffic to make the exit… decision. We saw the highway sign. I’m so glad we went. I feel so grateful for all of our parks and monuments.
There we two people mowing the grounds. They must be instructed to stop if guests are in their vicinity. I was fascinated by their patience.
May the buckets full of learning, hoisted and toted by muses, feed typist’s quest for connection! Leading of course to more storytelling. Was there a handicapped accessible means of entry into the museum? Keep the good stuff flowing!
Thank you for your question about handicap accessibility! I didn’t notice, so I asked one of my travel companions who assured me there was a ramp leading up to the monument from the bathrooms.
First… goes to show we all pick up on different things and cannot see everything.
Second… in 1911 there probably wasn’t a ramp, but we continue to evolve as we grow in connection and understanding.
Thanks Gary!
My grandad used to say, “It all depends on whose ox is getting the horns put to it.” And…?? I quote him because my thinking about ADA accessibility compliance resulted from my limitations in mobility. I saw the 54 steps and wondered if I’d make the full cycle up and down before dark were I to visit tomorrow! To me that train of thought illustrates how a current condition makes for selective perception. Perhaps to the exclusion of important details we overlooked? I did see other unrelated details, while the pictures of Lincoln’s family reminded me of their shared losses and challenges. Loss of child (or children) in early life. Mary Todd Lincoln’s challenges in her mental health. With that backdrop, the perceived challenge to climb a flight of stairs seems laughable. Acceptance? Work in progress.
“Horns put to it” makes me think of feelings that fuel our awareness. Because the steps were not a challenge for me… I didn’t even think about handicap access.
I met a friend in The Creative’s Workshop who wrote a book about traveling with her mother who was in a wheelchair. Not only is her book valuable to make one think about the challenges faced by a traveler who cannot walk, the author also gently nudges her readers with wisdom and love of family. I don’t believe the author has made the book available for sale or I’d link it here.
We have come quite a long way in just over 100 years, haven’t we?
Are you familiar with Gabor Mate? I’ve become aware of his work with trauma. As we continue to learn, we do better and better. Mary Todd Lincoln and Abe might have better tools for their depression and grief if they lived today.
What a beautiful quote. Thanks Thalia!!! ❤️❤️❤️ [and the second one too]
When I think of life as an evolution… for myself, and humanity collectively… I’d say we’re doing pretty good. ❤️❤️❤️
I think so too!!! We are babies [maybe teens] learning still what evolution really means
It makes me feel excited for the future!
OMG. My grandson, Jordan, has this place(s) on his bucket list. Fascinating.
It was a last moment… cross two lanes of traffic to make the exit… decision. We saw the highway sign. I’m so glad we went. I feel so grateful for all of our parks and monuments.
There we two people mowing the grounds. They must be instructed to stop if guests are in their vicinity. I was fascinated by their patience.