I decided that Dad needed to see something besides Wal Mart and so I dragged him out to Maker's Mark and down to Berea (a short trip) and then out to the Shakers' village in Pleasant Hill (along with Casey) - a longish and winding drive toward the end. We got there a bit late in the day, but managed to catch a wonderful performance of Shaker Christmas songs (see Dad's blog http://n549tt.blogspot.com/ for her picture and more) and a tour of the largest "house" the Shakers lived in. I'm ready to go back with Joe and Shea in tow. They were an amazing group who were quite practical and enjoyed any modern convience - not at all like the Ahmish. There are currently only 3 Shakers left, although they are training a possible fourth person. So here are some pictures that I like of things that appealed to me most as OT or some as an artist.
One of the main buildings - made from locally quarried Kentucky limestone.
Even something as simple as a candle holder had extras - four heights it could be hung at depending on the amount of light needed.
A bedside commode for the ill.
Another bedside commode.
The large cradle next to the wall was used to rock adult bedridden patients so they wouldn't get bedsores - amazing.
This is probable the original Quisinart - it was invented by the Shakers themselves who believed in an modern convenience to make life easier.
No, this picture isn't upside down. Shakers hanged their chairs up side down to keep the road dust off the seat of the chair.
An artsy picture :)
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