Could it be any more random? I started to call this blog "Random Ramblings" but figured people would believe that what is ACTUALLY WAS and not want to read it. So I reel you in with a snappy title, then proceed to randomly ramble. Gotcha!
Most people are familiar with the movie "The Fugitive" made in 1993, starring Harrison Ford. Some of us however, remember the television series, which was on the air from 1963-1967. Now I was a wee one, but I do remember the show, and being scared to death of the "one-armed man". Richard Kimble, Lt. Gerard and the One Armed Man. That's about all I remember. The show was set in Chicago and was filmed at times, in and around the area. Imagine the excitement (not that I remember, but my sister does) when they filmed a scene in my hometown of Chicago Heights, on....wait for it....14th Street! Yep, right at the corner of 14th and Halsted, Richard Kimble almost caught up with that dirty scoundrel and Lt. Gerard almost caught up with Kimble. Every time I pass that corner I remember the story of how The Fugitive came to Chicago Heights. I decided that I had to get a picture of it one day. My street had it's 15 minutes of fame, right here:
This is a pretty busy intersection. How I got this shot with no cars (except the ones for sale) in it defies logic. It was the middle of the afternoon. Worth leaving my keys, phone and wallet in an unlocked car in a vacant lot. Right? Dumb move of the week. I won't repeat it.
Today I had to chance to meet, via the telephone a fantastic lady named Elly who runs an upholstery shop in Florida. We met on Facebook and seem to have similar tastes in clothing and design. I like her work, she likes my merchandise and we're both small business owners without a ton of dispensable income. We decided to barter and I am so excited! I need some custom pillows and she needs this amazing 1950's dress that I have for sale. Voila~I'm sending her the dress and she's sending me the cushions. Now wasn't that easy? According to Mint.com:
The history of bartering dates all the way back to 6000 BC. Introduced by Mesopotamia tribes, bartering was adopted by Phoenicians. Phoenicians bartered goods to those located in various other cities across oceans. Babylonian's also developed an improved bartering system. Goods were exchanged for food, tea, weapons, and spices. At times, human skulls were used as well. Salt was another popular item exchanged. Salt was so valuable that Roman soldiers' salaries were paid with it. In the Middle Ages, Europeans traveled around the globe to barter crafts and furs in exchange for silks and perfumes. Colonial Americans exchanged musket balls, deer skins, and wheat. When money was invented, bartering did not end, it become more organized.
Due to lack of money, bartering became popular in the 1930s during the Great Depression. It was used to obtain food and various other services. It was done through groups or between people who acted similar to banks. If any items were sold, the owner would receive credit and the buyer's account would be debited.
And that's where the cut and paste ends! Now back to my own rambling. BTW, I see a couple of typos in that entry so remember that I stole it from another site.
Tomorrow is my annual visit to Union Street Gallery to see what great vintage things I can find. You will see pictures, whether you want to or not, OK? And now, back to the DIY project I was talking about yesterday. I'll show you the before:
My size at a thrift store--a rarity. What, do only tiny people give their stuff away? Thoughts to ponder. Anyway, when I'm done pondering, I'll get started. Happy Friday to you and holla back!!
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