Old church at Ypsilanti.

aisavery, on June 5, said:

Another fine rendering of local history, Mary Alice. The church seems forgotten, but not the grounds, so much - someone must be keeping the grass short - ? Again, too bad it is falling into disrepair - but maybe it is still in use? Such beautiful old simple architecture. Are those the original footings? Nice posting! Greetings, alicia

MaryAlice, on June 5, said:

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your wonderful visits to all of my new photos, Alicia! You're usually the first to stop by, and it's so sweet! :)

I'm pretty sure that this little church is still very much in use! Isn't it charming? It is sitting way up on a hill, but you can't tell in this shot because I was around in the back.

Yes, I think those are the original footings! All large stones. There were also lots of honey bee nests on the corners of both sides of the church! :) How delightful!

Thank you for your continued interest in all of my findings. You're the best!

Warm regards to you,

Mary Alice

Madidi, on June 6, said:

Another beauty Mary Alice, but what a name, where does that come from :-)

Séan.

aisavery, on June 6, said:

Mary Alice, you are most welcome :D. I hope you know I am sincere in my interest in your findings and photos of them. Your photography expresses very simply and honestly the history of these wonderful old buildings in not only your composition but your artistic touches with monochrome or limited palette. Or full-on color! Your love of your hometown shows through in your images, and you are blessed with a natural curiousity of your surroundings - beyond most people's. I will always keep an eye on your findings. And will truly be the first to buy that book ;0!

ps - I'm glad to hear about the honey bees - we need to encourage them as here in the NW we hear reports that their populations are dwindling.

My best to you, alicia

MaryAlice, on June 7, said:

Alicia, I don't know when anyone has left me a nicer or more genuine note! Thank you so much for all that you said. It means so much to me. I'm truly touched that you see so much in my photography. I always hope that somehow I express what aI see and feel with these shots, but I never really know. Your encouraging words certainly do make me feel good. I can't thank you enough.

Most sincerely,

Mary Alice

P.S. Yes, there were nests and honey bees swarming everywhere! I have also heard that their population is dwindling, but it doesn't appear to be so around these parts. Incidentally, did you see "The Bee Movie?" It talked a lot about this very thing. and how we need to look out for the honeybees and protect them as much as we can. :) Honey bees are our friends!

Happy Saturday to you, Alicia! :)

aisavery, on June 7, said:

And a glorious Saturday to you too, Mary Alice! I will look for that movie, I haven't seen it.

I know what you mean by never really knowing about expressions. I also get frustrated with misinterpretation in the written word, so I worry about how things come across. I'm glad I didn't scare you away with my comment in the sunrise photo and I certainly didn't intend offense - it was a simple observation but again - just the written word...

It truly is glorious here - raining and so lush with green. Sometimes I get tired of it, but today it seems beautiful (maybe being Saturday helps ;)). Thank you for your response. Warmest regards always, alicia

aisavery, on June 7, said:

ps - I'm afraid I 'overrode' Sean's comment above, many apologies Séan for my little sidetrack ;). -alicia

MaryAlice, on June 8, said:

My inquisitive Sean,

I am very ashamed to say that I don't know where the name YPSILANTI comes from. I only know that there are three other places in the United States with this name as well. One in North Dakota, Michigan, and of course, my home state, Georgia!

I'm sorry that I can't tell you any more information about it. It is a very small area with only a few old homes, barns, and this beautiful little church.

Greetings to you,

Mary Alice

Madidi, on June 8, said:

Hi Mary Alice, nice surprise to see you here,

No great issue on the town name here, I will have a check online to see what posted there: it might work as a username!! what do you think :~)

I hope you are enjoying your Sunday and you have a great week,

Séan.

Madidi, on June 8, said:

Amazing what you can find on the 'net' Mary Alice!! Apparently the Michigan city was named after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek war for independence. So I suppose it must hold good for your 'Ypsilanti' too, though I can't for the life of me work out why the name of a hero from that war should turn up in Michigan :-)

Warmest Regards,

Séan.

MaryAlice, on June 8, said:

Sean,

You are the bomb! I can't believe you are doing research on Ypsilanti! Look at you! :) That's outstanding! How about that? I didn't know anything about the Greek war for independence. Who would have guessed? I can't figure how that could have anything to do with Michigan, Georgia, or North Dakota though?

Very interesting findings, Sean! Let me know if you come up with anything else.

You're the best!

Mary Alice

Madidi, on June 8, said:

Glad you enjoyed this Mary Alice, seems there is some sort of French Canadian connection in its origins. I'll look further another day.

Off to bed now - work tomorrow.

Take care,

Séan.