A Little Wild Spot. The ramshackle old house pictured above, unoccupied for two years at the time this photo was taken in 1966, was Anne Mueller’s “rough box.” After her death at the age of 85, her wildflower garden on the corner was deeded to the city for a park. The house now gone, Postman’s Rest Park, was named as a tribute to Norm Kern and Bob Schlupe, the mail carriers who stopped each day to see that “Annie” was all right when she was widowed and left without family in her later years. (ann arbor news, 1972)
1972 postman’s rest park 2017 postman’s rest park
during my visit to this tiny park
situated on a quiet and peaceful corner
in a tree-lined neighborhood
filled with old bungalows, gardens, and lawns
i sat in the swing for a while
taking it all in
looking around
at the greenery and wildflowers
there was a very special
warm and welcoming feeling
i wanted to know more about this lovely space
and was so pleasantly surprised
to discover its touching story
a pioneering newspaperwoman, ann mueller
left this beautiful space
where her wildflower garden had once bloomed
as a tribute to those who cared.
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“take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.”
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credits: news photo and caption – 1966 ann arbor news, jack stubbs – 1972 ann arbor news
Lovely story; lovely place. 🙂
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Thank you-
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I may have said this before, Beth, but – the world I see through your eyes is a wonderful place full of life, grace, beauty and majesty. Never underestimate the magic your posts bring 🙂
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Thank you so much for your very kind words, ryan –
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Thank you Beth, for stopping to rest, and for sharing this beautiful story. If I cannot stop there to rest, I know there will be moments when I do, that I reflect on this story.
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Thank you, Colleen- I hope that you do )
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That’s a great story.
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Beautiful story…. we all need a space to stop and rest every once in a while. I am glad I’ve got your reminders and ideas to urge me on every morning. Thank you.
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We do and you are very welcome)
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Fascinating!
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Isn’t it?
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I bet it’s even more beautiful once the leaves adorn their fall colors 🙂 Amazing spot and a neat piece of history.
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I’m sure it will be. It is such an interesting story
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That’s a lovely corner, Beth!
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It really is-
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So nice!
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The story adds to the beauty of the place — probably my favorite park that you have visited so far!
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It does – and it is one of my favorites too-
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What a great background story on that space…lovely tribute to those postal workers, we forget how caring they can be.
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I loved everything about the story
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Thank you for sharing this story of three caring people, Beth.
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It was my pleasure
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Kindness and beauty seem to go hand in had, quite often. Beautiful story and lovely photographs.
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They do) I’m glad you enjoyed it
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I bet when you vowed to walk in every park in Ann Arbor, you didn’t know the treasures you would find. I loved Annie, the kind postmen, and your discovery.
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I had no idea – so many stories)
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A great post! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for reading)
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the tradition of postmen checking in on their customers continues as well
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The story behind the park’s name was memorable, Beth. Thank you for sharing this.
I think postal workers do tend to add to people’s lives, probably more then we know! 🙂 They help find lost letters, save a kitty from a tree and avoid biting dogs. . . through all kinds of weather.
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superheroes )
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Amen to this! 🏋
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Lovely.
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thank you –
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Superb poetry.
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Thank you)
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