weekend notes

Hello there.  On Saturday I went to the annual Precious Times Antique store outdoor flea market. Even though I'm not in the market for anything for the house this is a pretty amazing sale so I didn't want to miss it.  This is where I got the two antique light pendants in my living room for $2.50 each, the wicker handbag I've been carrying all summer cost $5 and my antique English teapot was $1. The offerings on Saturday were so-so.  I wound up walking away with a beautiful long silk skirt for $3. I'll show you that in an upcoming post.  We also popped in to see Gone Girl.  I was on the edge of my seat for most of the movie.  I thought it was very clever but the ending for me was a disappointment. Have you seen it?

Now here it is Sunday afternoon.  Football is on the television, Larry is on the sofa napping and I've been in the kitchen making ice cold gazpacho for dinner.  The days have been hot but at least the nights have been crisp.  It's our typical Fall weather here.  If I were to ever recommend the perfect time to visit southern California it would be in October or November.

I've done a lot of thinking this past week as to what to do with this blog.  It seemed like it was doomed or rather maybe I was?  Anyway, I received some very heartfelt emails and lots of comments about sharing your own stories and I came to realize that one of the reasons I've been able to keep my sanity these last 5 years or so, is because of this blog.  It has kept me anchored and really has been a reason for me to push past the negative and see all the good in my life.  And to be honest it feels good knowing I'm not alone or some kind of failure.  So it looks like I'll keep hanging around putting out the same mediocre posts that you have come to expect.  Don't these blue and white ginger jars and hydrangeas look good together?  These are the little things that keep me going.  That and of course, you dear readers who inspire me and keep me on my toes.