During one of my web wanderings, I came across this image explaining the architecture of sixteen different barn styles. You may or may not know that I have a great fascination with these structures. In the past, I have had an emotional reaction to being inside them.
I think I've told this story before, but I'll share it again. Years ago, I was talking with a friend about my reaction to being in barns. For no apparent reason, I just tear up and start crying. I have no real explanation for it. I've told people, for years, that I thought perhaps I used to be a pioneer woman in bygone days.
On this one occasion, I looked at my friend and repeated that, but then thought for a moment and said, "Or maybe in a past life I was a cow?" She broke out laughing, and I've been pondering that ever since. Whatever the reason, I do love these buildings and as a younger woman, always thought perhaps I'd live in a converted barn. Now, I'm happy to live on a property with our two small red-painted buildings - even though one was actually a machine shed and the other a wood shed. I do know the difference.
At any rate, I hope you enjoy seeing this image, too, showing some of the different styles. I know, though, that the English and octagon barns are missing from this list. They're wonderful, too.
Work went really well last night, and once I got home, Handsome and I enjoyed the rest of our quiet evening surrounded by furry creatures. It was really nice. I'm hoping to get back to my needlework this weekend and plan to show you what I accomplish on Monday. See you then!
