I was very sad to hear of Weaver's recent demise. We never met, but I always had a vision of her as a very special person.
I imagined that Pat's blog title was named in honour of Angus McPhee; a.k.a. The Weaver of Grass. I never thought to ask her, but I imagine that must be so.
McPhee, who came from a very poor Scottish crofting family, spent most of his life in mental hospitals where not only did he refuse to speak, but he also spent his time weaving items of clothing from grass. I believe he would hang the finished articles in the bushes surrounding the hospital. Luckily someone saved them.
I've always been fascinated by people who, suddenly out of the blue, begin to create wonderful things which are totally out of the ordinary. McPhee's clothes come into that category.
Whilst out walking in the fields she saw the spiders webs in the morning dew. She was very fascinated by this. That is why she called her blog Weaver of Grass.
ReplyDeleteNothing to do with McPhee then. I had always wondered!
DeleteThat is sad, it's like losing an old friend even though you've never met. You have a nice little community of friends here!
ReplyDeleteThat's very true, and when they leave us it's extremely sad.
DeleteRest well Weaver...
ReplyDeleteyour observations were always perspicacious and to the point!
And very often entertaining....
we'll miss that!!
She was a good old stick, full of observation and wisdom.
DeleteA lovely lady - she will be very much missed.
ReplyDeleteYes. I have genuinely missed her since she decided to stop posting.
DeleteA special lady and a very special blog. She was so loved and is much missed.
ReplyDeleteAnd she seems to have had a very dignified parting.
DeleteThank you for providing the likely solution to the puzzle - Why was Pat's blog called "The Weaver of Grass"?
ReplyDeleteSee Rachel's reply above. It seems that it was actually called after dewy spiders webs.
DeleteThank you Rachel, I've often wondered. And to you also Cro as your speculation has sent me on an interesting read about McPhee. We're all so very sorry Pat's gone. I'd followed her for many years. It's a shame her blog has been taken down so quickly and do wish it had been left available to review and read just a bit longer.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know it had been taken down; I wonder why? It seems like erasing all her thoughts and wisdom.
DeleteI love this story! Both of them, now that I read the comments.
ReplyDeleteNice to have folks you call friends, even though we have never met.
Cro, I count you in my circle of friends!
Thank you Gemma, as I do with you too. We're a strange community who all benefit from each other, but never meet.
DeleteI'll never forget Weaver. She was truly special.
ReplyDeleteShe won't be forgotten, too many people loved her.
DeletePat was a one-of-a-kind special person. She was so well-liked and seemed to enjoy blogging and dialoging with blog friends. I miss her and will always have fond memories of her.
ReplyDeleteYes, me too Susan.
DeleteThanks to Rachel for her lead comment. I asked Pat once, and she said it was the dewey webs she saw on morning walks with her Farmer.
ReplyDeleteNever mind. It gave me the opportunity to write about McPhee. He was always a special person too.
DeleteMy she rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteThis is very sad news. I'm also sad her blog is now invited readers only. I would be a comfort to read her blog posts as they are so delightful.