It's Friday which means that I could be in for a noisy night. 14th is a very busy street and there's a hospital on the corner. It's getting warm, school is almost out, etc, etc. Sirens will likely be blaring well into the morning. Also, being close to train tracks, I hear a lot of whistles late at night. Noise--not that I mind. It means that people are busy, even while I sleep. Busy is good.
I volunteered at a school all day today and the kids were great. Two really great readers read the announcements and the whole school, including the Principal, recited the school creed. Just old fashioned school stuff. Kids jumping at the opportunity to be singled out for something special. Not keeping the line straight as they walked down the hall. Forgetting to whisper. Sneaking a wave at the unfamiliar lady sitting in the hallway. Best of all, they were enjoying school and that was cool.
On my way home I couldn't resist a quick trip to the nearest thrift store. Mad Men style silver-rimmed glasses are always on my list of things to hunt for and I wasn't disappointed. I never intended to collect barware, but I have several ice buckets and more glassware than I should and I haven't made the decision to stop so I guess I'm a collector. Root beer lucite bangles...lucked out again. They'll be added to my growing collection of bracelets and other vintage jewelry which I freely admit to collecting. It's intentional. Now I just need to start wearing it more often. It was a quick trip but a good one. You have to be a serial thrifter to understand. If I can get to a couple of estate sales tomorrow, life will be truly good.
I parted with some records too. 45's and LP's that were doing absolutely no good just sitting in the garage. There's a company called DJ Records out of St. Louis. If you call them, they'll make an appointment to come see your collection. They pay cash! No, you won't get rich unless you have something really rare (and signed) but it can eliminate some clutter and put a little money in your pocket. I also rediscovered some cool cover art and made a pile of about ten albums that I'm going to listen to this weekend. Dakota Staton, Billy Preston, the Big Chill Soundtrack, Billy Eckstine, Beach Boys, Brasil '66...my musical tastes are all over the place but I like what I like what I like. And yes, I still use a turntable.
It's Memorial Day Weekend! I was just thinking of becoming a vegetarian, but maybe after I eat one last slab of ribs.
Vintage jewelry found over the weekend. The brown (root beer) bangles have a slightly different shape--a little squared. I didn't have any like these so they were actually kind of necessary.
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