Paint by Number (102/365)

 

TIME: 7:01 pm

PLACE: Living room
SUBJECT: Vintage Paint by Number

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I had a routine doctor's appointment this morning and afterwards, stopped by a nearby antique mall to check things out.

This was one of the 1st things I saw when I walked in. And, like most things I see in antique malls, I didn't need it but I wanted it.  So of course I bought it.

This was on the back:

"If you two are still around when I am gone - Good. Just Rember [sic] - I - I Painted You - 1-3-59

Dick Lles otherwise I spell it like this [fancy signature]"

Still trying to figure out if that is his real name or he was being a funny guy...

Lights (080/365)

TIME: 12:34 pm
PLACE: Home Depot

SUBJECT: Light fixtures

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SD joined me on a trip to Home Depot to purchase a gallon of paint for the porch trim - so when I DO have the energy, I will have the paint to use as well.

We also went to the Dollar store to get some flower picks and a flower spinner to take to the cemetery.  DQ and SD both went with me after supper.

It's the 16th anniversary of mom's passing. I can't believe it's been that long since she's been gone. It seems like forever and it seems like yesterday. It doesn't happen often, but there are still moments when the grief hits me out of nowhere...like an aftershock.    

 

Battery Daddy (342/366)

TIME: 6:13 pm

PLACE: Walgreens
SUBJECT: Battery Daddy

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HH, SD and I went to Walgreens to get passport photos taken - whether we will be able to travel next year is obviously still up in the air right now, but we are getting prepared nevertheless.

While waiting for them to print, I went down the "As Seen On TV" aisle to look at all the products you didn't know you needed until you see them on the shelf.

The Battery Daddy is one such product - "No more digging through junk drawers searching for batteries...!"

I then took note of this little blurb on the package...

I'm pretty sure that this is considered ironic?
Correct me if I am wrong.

Not a Square to Spare (324/366)

TIME: 5:57 pm

PLACE: Target
SUBJECT: Bath Tissue aisle

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We needed more dog food; we also something to make for supper, so I drove down the road to Target.

It appears panic has once again set in among the herd.

Ikea Aisle (180/365)

TIME: 8:25 PM
PLACE: Ikea
SUBJECT: Ikea Stock area

Stella and I headed to Ikea to pick up some shades for the rental house.

We ended up also purchasing a mirror for the rental bathroom and a rug for Stella’s room.

Stupid Ikea.

Goodwill (124/365)

TIME: 6:59 PM
PLACE: Goodwill
SUBJECT: Sign

Stella and I hit up a book sale and made a side trip to the Goodwill store.

She and I both love searching for “treasures” at the thrift store.

Want Some Wine? (033/365)

TIME: 8:00 PM
PLACE: Target
SUBJECT: Wine

StellaDella and I had a big Friday night out – We ate at Qdoba and went to Target.

I did not buy any wine, even though I may to drink some after tomorrow.

That was “vagueposting” – you will see why with tomorrow’s post.

Still Shopping (051/365)

TIME: 5:04 PM
PLACE: Kitchen
SUBJECT: Duluth Trading Co. shopping bag

My favorite shopping day – the day after Christmas arrived!

We started at the outlet mall around 8:45 am and returned home around 3:00 pm.

I bought a couple of things – work clothes mainly.

I’d consider It a success.

Cherokee Street (129/365)

TIME: 12:15 to 2:37 PM
PLACE:  Cherokee Street, St. Louis, MO
SUBJECT: What we did

Claudia wanted to “do something” today. 
We briefly contemplated going to the Botanical Garden, but it began to rain fairly hard.
We decided to to to Antique Row on Cherokee Street.


One of the shops we visited was a used bookstore.


We stopped and had lunch at La Vallesana (The Taco Stand)


Our seats were outside, sheltered from the rain on the covered patio.
I thoroughly enjoyed my veggie burrito.


I thought this a very creative use of zip ties.

Tulle (052/365)

The Pleading of the Summer—
That other Prank—of Snow—
That Cushions Mystery with Tulle,
For fear the Squirrels—know.
Emily Dickenson, “The Tint I cannot take—is best”, Lines 20-23

I can’t believe I went prom dress shopping this morning.

Really?

TIME:  8:31 PM
PLACE:  WalMart
SUBJECT:  Honey Maid Graham Squares

Honestly? 
If you are unable to break a graham cracker in half to make a s’more.
Maybe you have bigger problems than you realize.

The Long Arm of The Mannequin

TIME:  9:44 PM
PLACE:  Sports Authority
SUBJECT:  Mannequin

When you are told by your son at 8:50pm that his soccer shoes don’t fit (and the first summer soccer practice is at 9:00am the next morning), you rejoice when you find out that Sports Authority is open until 10:00pm. 

You also take photos of the deformed mannequins while you are there.

Bamboo (021/365)

TIME:  4:33 PM
PLACE:  Kitchen
SUBJECT:  Bamboo placemat

It’s always something new and exciting at our house.  Case in point…these new placemats I purchased today!

It’s Whaley Cute! (276/366)

“Hanging is too good for a man who makes puns; he should be drawn and quoted.”

~Fred Allen - born John Florence Sullivan (American comedian, 1894-1956)

TIME:  10:06 PM
PLACE:  Home
SUBJECT:  Flat wallet

Did you groan when you read that title or did it give you a haddock?  Whale, I’m sorry if you don’t like puns, but just try to get on board with it.  The porpoise of today’s photo is to lure you in with the cuteness of my new wallet.  You took the bait, chum.  Holy mackerel, I hope your head isn’t swimming.  That’s the power of the net.

New Release (269/366)

“Love will not betray you, dismay you or enslave you- it will set you free”

Sigh No More ― Mumford & Sons

TIME:  8:35 PM
PLACE:  My desk
SUBJECT:  New album from Mumford & Sons on iTunes

Their new release came out today…Woo hoo!  Of course I had to purchase the darn thing.  Now I need to burn it to a disc so I can listen to it on my 30 minute drive to work tomorrow morning and copy it to my iPod shuffle.

A Dollar Doesn’t Go As Far As It Used To (255/366)

“The cost of living is going up and the chance of living is going down.”

Flip Wilson (American Comedian, 1933-1998)

TIME:  8:21 PM
PLACE:  Target (naturally)
SUBJECT:  DramaQueen & cart

I needed make-up.  DramaQueen needed a folder and shampoo.  How the hell did it end up costing me $119.75?!?!   The sad part?  With the exception of the carton of Diet Dr. Pepper, it all fit in three shopping bags – it probably even could have fit in two.  We didn’t even need the cart to get it back to the car.  That’s depressing.

This Pencil is Stuck (228/366)

Excuse me, do you have a pencil?”

Eddie Izzard (British stand-up Comedian and Actor. b.1962)

TIME:  8:01 PM
PLACE:  OfficeMax
SUBJECT:  StellaDella

We picked up some remaining school supplies after the Parent Orientation/Open House at SD’s school tonight.  DramaQueen has a morning of freshman orientation tomorrow.  MonkeyBoy has orientation tomorrow evening.  Then they all go for a half-day on Thursday and have their first full day on Friday.  I’ve taken vacation for the next three days to see them off.

Not On The School Supply List (226/366)

“You cannot teach a crab to walk straight.”

Aristophanes (The greatest representative of ancient Greek comedy, 450-385 BC)

TIME:  2:58 PM
PLACE:  The mall
SUBJECT:  Hermit crab

It was StellaDella’s turn to go shopping for back-to-school clothes today.  After eating lunch at St. Louis Bread Co. (Panera Bread to the rest of the country), we braved the crowds at the mall.  She insisted on stopping at this store so she could check out the hermit crabs.  We did not purchase any – I told her they were not on the list.

Tuxedo (218/366)

Cal Naughton, Jr.: I like to picture Jesus in a tuxedo T-Shirt because it says I want to be formal, but I'm here to party.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Sony Pictures, 2006

TIME:  7:49 PM
PLACE:  Shopping center parking lot
SUBJECT:   MonkeyBoy

It was MB”s turn to go back-to-school clothes shopping tonight.  It is such a different shopping experience with my boy than when I go with DramaQueen.  He picked out this t-shirt at Kohl’s and insisted on wearing it right away.

Scenes From A Mall (118/366)

Buffy: I was thinking about shopping. As per usual.
Willow: Oh. There's an Arden B. in the new mall.
Xander: Oh, good. I could use a few items.
Giles: Well, now aren't we gonna discuss this? Save the world or go to the mall?
Buffy: I'm having a wicked shoe craving.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 7, Episode 22. Chosen. (20 May 2003)

TIME:  8:46 PM
PLACE:  Macy’s
SUBJECT:  Ceiling above cosmetic department
(taken with cell phone – but NOT Instagram!)

It’s been quite a week in more ways than one. I’ll just have to leave it at that for right now. Anyway…DQ, SD and I went to the mall after supper to look for a dress/outfit for DQ’s confirmation next week Tuesday. She found a skirt and shirt at Hollister (a very dark & loud place to shop BTW) so our mission was a success.

TIME:  8:49 PM
PLACE:  Macy’s – swimwear department
SUBJECT:  Disembodied mannequin hand
(taken with cell phone – but NOT Instagram!)