Charlotte's Web

 Nova outside the Merc Theater

Downtown Twisp

The book Charlotte's Web, published in 1952, is considered a classic of children's literature and so enjoyable to adults as well. The story is about a runt pig named Wilbur, and the intervention of his farm friends, in particular the spider Charlotte, to save him from slaughter. On a deeper level, the story touches on themes of life and death, friendship, sacrifice and miracles.

Everyone really enjoyed the play on Saturday night.  Big kudos to the local talented kids for great acting, and also the dedicated adults for putting on a first rate production.

 Nova played two parts in the show, a baby gosling and baby spider (below on the left.)

Charlotte dies in the end, as barn spiders do in the fall, but the animals save her egg sac which then hatches in the spring.  The hundreds of baby spiders drift away, except for three that remain in Charlotte's old doorway. Wilbur is saved, and future generations of spiders keep him company and always remind him of the original wise Charlotte.

And check out this beautiful young actress in her stage makeup. If there was any doubt that time indeed flies...

On Saturday, the snow began to disappear before our eyes in the strong spring sun. Amanda drove us out to see the acreage they just purchased outside of town for a future home site, with great views of the valley and river below. We didn't quite make it to the top of the hill-- a view picnic to look forward to next time!