The find, not me and post.
1. I've been trawling charity shops for a squat and heavy glass vase. I saw an orchid potted up like this (the roots need light) in a magazine, and I thought it was more stylish than the clear plastic pot that contains mine. Today, I find just the right vase. It's dusty and smeared, but the dishwasher will take care of that.
2. I get a call from one of my editors. She says that from the office window they can see an ambulance in our road. "It's not for you, is it?" I tell her it's not me, and she's gratifyingly relieved.
3. Two parcels (a book about Chinese military uniforms and some yellowing fanzines) for Nick, and a Postcrossing card for me. A good letter day.
2. I get a call from one of my editors. She says that from the office window they can see an ambulance in our road. "It's not for you, is it?" I tell her it's not me, and she's gratifyingly relieved.
3. Two parcels (a book about Chinese military uniforms and some yellowing fanzines) for Nick, and a Postcrossing card for me. A good letter day.
I miss Postcrossing! You inspire me to start that up again. It's lovely happy mail.
ReplyDeleteWill you be posting videos or a live feed of the upcoming glorious event?
ReplyDeleteI love shopping thrift stores! They are great sources for the very things we can't find elsewhere. #1 is my favorite today!
ReplyDeleteLynn -- I love the idea of communicating with people all over the world by postcard.
ReplyDeleteJoe -- I can imagine the stream would degenerate into a string of swearwords, I'm afraid. But I promise we'll keep you all posted.
Rosebud -- Here in the UK, they are all dedicated to different charities, so it's a good way of giving, too.