Some Random Thoughts On A Roof

There are certain aspects of my house that I really love.  As you can see from this picture, it is my slate roof.  Crazy I know, bare with me on this post...I love the color, the texture and how "forever" it is.  I think it really makes our house special and unique.  I was reading recently about how important it is in choosing your building and decorating materials for your home-the materials that you choose have a powerful effect of the soulfulness of a home. (Never considered this concept, but realize now how important it is to nurture your soul and spirit in your home by what you put in it.)  

A slate roof like this one with it's subtle grays and blues evoke the image of a soulful shelter.  Slate expresses stability and durability.  "It is the symbol of the eternal and the indestructible.  The timeless character of stone reflects the process that created it.  Granite, marble, and other stones were the first materials of a newly formed planet hundreds of millions of years ago.  The soul can feel connected to the substances and processes that create the world." (A Home For The Soul, by Anthony Lawlor)  When I read some of this book, I realized why I love the slate so much.  I also read that there are slate roofs and floors in India that have been around for over 1,000 years!  Now, this roof was installed when the house was built in the 1940s and I was told would be very expensive to install now.  I was also told that we will never have to worry about it much other than minor repairs or replace a cracked tile.  I don't know, it just makes me feel good to look at it!!!!!!!

Just a bit of random thoughts on a roof...

~jamilyn