a box full of stones

The Post Office Box was stuffed with stones yesterday. Stones and yellow slips of paper telling me that there were more parcels to be picked up at the front desk. It is truely remarkable, these stones making their way across the globe to the 30464 zip code. Those of you heading out into your surroundings, choosing that stone/s, writing a note to travel with it, or sending a photo of where the stone was found, thank you. Thank you for your time, your effort, your postage, your participation, and your belief in the collaboration. You are being spoke of here in Stillmore, Georgia. As hands hold the stones you passed along, stories are exchanged, and memories are shared. These connections made through your action, your stone. I open most of the packages in the post office, and Glenda or Dale, myself, and whoever may be checking their mail at that time, are always so intrigued to see what lies inside of these parcels. We take in the address labels, the stamps, the locations the stones are being sent from, and then, we are able to see the stone. It is passed around, held and shared by all present. Your stones have made a great journey, and already are engaging people, many are just amazed at the fact that they pouring in the way that they are. Right here in Stillmore, Georgia. Another exciting element is that all of this is preliminary, the stones have yet to be introduced into the installation, which will open on Saturday. It reminds me of past travels, the destination is always on that horizon, but, the journey to get there is really what makes the arrival so sweet. The stones are picking up more history every day, and Saturday, they will become an intimate element at Art in the Woods. I hope that you can make it out to Stillmore to experience the event. When you see the stones, perhaps you will recognize some from the images on desmundo. Perhaps you will meet someone at the event, and upon hearing their name, realize that they are the hands that held a stone you sent. And if you are unable to attend, know that you will still be an active participant. That your stone will be cared for, spoken of, held, and gazed upon. That it will initiate stories for some and help others remember times from thier past. Again, thank you.
You can find more images of the stones being held by members of the Stillmore community under the web entry The Arrival.