We're getting closer

Closer to getting the mural installed, that is.

The kids involved with the project have all completed their "petals", metal cut-outs which will be attached to the panels. There were a variety of images, from Andrew's father's favorite football jersey to rainbows to smiling faces. The kids are anxious to see them on the panels and to see the panels in place.

Last week, Shawn and I marked where the posts that will hold the panels are to be placed. We were fortunate that not too many plants have to be moved and Shalese, one of the neighborhood muralists, took care of moving the ones that had to go. The next step is to dig the holes which, we hope, will be taken care of the the City. We really hope that because the holes have to be four feet deep. It's quite a job. Once the posts are in place, cement will be poured and we'll let them set for a few days before mounting the panels. We plan on cleaning and weeding the garden on September 22nd, another chance for neighbors to work together.

Joseph