Shoe Gallery at Camp Taconic

 

Stepping out on new ventures a new job, graduation, getting
married, or becoming a parent. Each journey begins with a single
step often in a special pair of shoes.

 

"Remember all the way the Lord your God has led you,"and
encourage everyone to bring shoe memorabilia to your event. This
might include pictures, advertisements, and accessories. You
might even ask local media to help find collectors to put items on
display. Get local publicity for the event.

When Carolyn encouraged the ladies of Ocala West Church in
Florida to assemble a Gallery of Shoe memorabilia Barbara
Constantine wrote "Ode to a Shoe " as a tribute to her favorite a pair of shoes.

Ode to a Shoe

I love your open toes and heels,

You are my MEMORY SHOES.

I cannot wear you any more,

Sturdier flats I now must choose,

I miss you, pretty sling backs,

And think of days gone by,

All the special places you took me,

I see them clearly in my mind's eye.

You'll always remain on my closet shelf,

Don't worry! We"ll never part.

When nostalgia visits, I'll try you on,

And wear you in my heart.

By Barbara Constantine