Tag: antiques

WHAT’S IN THE CUPBOARD?

All I wanted to do was open some windows. It was a lovely day and the sun was shining. Well, it was shining in the morning, anyway. Later, not so much. Still, since I don't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon, having fed the birds which seems to be my only time outdoors, I … Continue reading WHAT’S IN THE CUPBOARD?

WHAT’S IN THE CUPBOARD?

All I wanted to do was open some windows. It was a lovely day and the sun was shining. Well, it was shining in the morning, anyway. Later, not so much. Still, since I don't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon, having fed the birds which seems to be my only time outdoors, I … Continue reading WHAT’S IN THE CUPBOARD?

ANTHURIUM, ANTIQUE CHINESE POTTERY, COLLEGE DEGREES – AND THE FUTURE

FOTD – August 7 – Anthurium I actually didn't know what the flower was until Judy Dykstra-Brown looked them up and told me. What has turned out to be so interesting is though the orchids in the pot flowered once and seem to have died, the Anthurium are flowering and seem to be exceptionally long-lasting. … Continue reading ANTHURIUM, ANTIQUE CHINESE POTTERY, COLLEGE DEGREES – AND THE FUTURE

INFURIATION, RAGE, ANGER, AND OTHER BLOOD PRESSURE-RAISING MOODS – Marilyn Armstrong

RDP-Sunday–INFURIATE Ever since Garry said he was sure I was going to have a stroke if I didn't calm down, I have calmed down. Mostly by having all of these rage-filled battles online rather than on the phone. I didn't really think I'd have a stroke, but who knows? Nothing good was going to come … Continue reading INFURIATION, RAGE, ANGER, AND OTHER BLOOD PRESSURE-RAISING MOODS – Marilyn Armstrong

FROM DUST WE COME, TO DUST WE RETURN – Marilyn Armstrong

A few nights ago, we watched one of the "Orville" episodes on Hulu. This episode was about finding a lost cell phone from a "time capsule" on earth and how someone recreated that world on the Holodeck. He fell in love with the girl on the phone, but of course, it couldn't work. Past is … Continue reading FROM DUST WE COME, TO DUST WE RETURN – Marilyn Armstrong

A TUESDAY MYSTERY – RICH PASCHALL

The continuing story of  The Case With The Missing Egg Tuesday started out like every day for the perpetually prepared Harold. The morning shrill of the alarm clock announced the beginning of another well planned day for the Premier of Planning, the Overlord of Organization and the Lord of the Library. After his normal morning … Continue reading A TUESDAY MYSTERY – RICH PASCHALL

THE CASE WITH THE MISSING EGG – RICH PASCHALL

The story of Harold (Soup and Sandwich) continues with a new week. Sunday started like any other Sunday.  Harold arose punctually with the sound of the alarm clock.  There was never any pressing the snooze button for Harold.  Time was too valuable to be wasted pressing a snooze button.  The world never snoozes, so why … Continue reading THE CASE WITH THE MISSING EGG – RICH PASCHALL

TRACING THE PAST

THURSDAY'S SPECIAL: TRACES OF THE PAST FROM PAULA: "Quite often when I travel I take an unconventional approach. It is not about learning about buildings and places that I visit, or knowing all the dates and names; it is about stepping into the past, and if I am lucky enough to have only the company … Continue reading TRACING THE PAST

A PIECE OF THE PAST

TRACES OF THE PAST America doesn't have much of a traceable past. Not only are we a rather recent addition to the list of nations, but long ago remnants exist only if they were built of stone. Who know how many civilizations came and went on Earth without leaving traces because they built their cities from wood or … Continue reading A PIECE OF THE PAST

FIVE CENTURIES DOWN THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD

IN 500 YEARS? DIGGING UP THE DIGS The diggers will find more remnants of the dogs than us. Dog toys, dishes, food. Mountains of dog hair. When they come to our stuff, they will suspect we were archaeologists too. What a strange mix of ancient and modern. Very old Chinese and other Asian pottery and artifacts. Toys from a … Continue reading FIVE CENTURIES DOWN THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD