I haven’t seen the sun much this month and I miss it. Even in winter I sit out on our front stoop for a bit on sunny days. I read or write. Or just think and watch the birds. (I put out a few walnut bits for the bigger birds and have managed to get…
Category Archives: Hunt Stories
Hunting Highs…and Lows
Every one who buys and sells stuff for a living (or even for pocket money) will tell you it’s the hunt that’s the fun bit. The bit that causes giddiness and an excess of adrenalin and makes all the tedious work worthwhile. (And there is a lot of tedious work!) But oh boy there are…
Eclectic December Finds and Sales
I haven’t had time to do much buying this month. Too busy enjoying parties, special Christmas events and hanging out with friends and family. And what I have bought has been quite a mish mosh! Kodak Carousel with Medical Slides I bought this online and it hasn’t arrived yet and I’m nervous. There are close…
Free Books? I’ll Be There!
I love to read. And I adore books. Physical books. I enjoy the feel of the paper and the satisfaction of turning a page. (I know I’m a Luddite, but I don’t read e-books.) And I do sell a few quirky books in my Etsy store. It’s a slow business, really a labor of love.…
Kindred Spirits
It’s not often I have someone to go thrifting and antiquing with, but yesterday I did! Beatrice* (a reader from Ohio) is visiting her sister (a neighbor and friend) who lives just spitting distance from me. Beatrice and I were able to connect and spend the morning together. And what a fun morning…we hit three…
Black Friday Finds
I honestly wasn’t going to go out shopping today but my neighborhood thrift store was having one of its rare sales. And since I was awake and knew I could be ready to go in a few minutes I decided why not? I got to the store when it opened and trooped in with five…
