Random Thoughts

Do you ever wonder what is going to happen to your stuff? Will someone love/like it as much as you do? Most of you have children and grandchildren that might be remotely interested in it. I do not. I have a God daughter but will she want my stuff? She will be inheriting all of her Grandmother's stuff. If my husband out lives me, will he keep it, give it away or have an estate sale? I hope there will be an estate sale so that people like me that look for treasures will find something from my stuff.

Today, I went to visit my aunt who fuels my addiction to dishes. I learned that she has two more sets of dishes. She says she wished used them more often.  With the fast paced life her daughters and grandkids lead, it is difficult, as my aunt needs assistance getting the dishes down.  She knows I use all my stuff since she witnessed it for my mother's 80th birthday celebration. She thought I was nuts.  Anyway, she was asking some of these questions. I asked her if her daughters were interested in her dishes and she said yes but... Her daughters also like dishes and decorate for special occassions. So most of her stuff will go to them. My aunt had some doubt in her voice though and that made me think about me. I asked her if I could come back to her house to "play" dishes. I don't think she thought I was serious. She has gotten me hooked on Fransican Desert Rose. She has every piece created I think. I would love to tablescape with it.
If I continue on the path that I am on, I will be the old lady who had too many dishes. Will these thoughts make me want to trim down? I doubt it. I love having a beautiful table even if we are eating sandwiches. Yes, there are days that I get tired of washing dishes and even (dare I say) use a paper plate. My husband helps a lot and I know he gets tired doing the dishes but even so, he asks me what I am going to do next.

My thoughts are all over the place.

Goodwilling

I am too wired to sleep again. The night before was because I took a non drowsy allergy pill and tonight I'm too happy about my purchases and gifts. I've running on the high of the purchase I made this week of a Fiesta periwinkle plate with the Bugs Bunny decal for a $1. Since then I've gone to three other Goodwills. I found a lot of candlestick holders, Taco Bell Chihuahuas, an odd pitcher and a filagree hairspray cover. I have also been blessed with a lot of great gifts. My friend G gave me a beautiful basket full of fall decorations and cinnamon bread. I will be using them on my table this week. My friend S gave me a Riviera casserole dish in Mauve blue and a filagree box made by Avon. I have most of my stuff on the table. I am sitting here admiring it It's not just the stuff that has made me so happy it's that I have friends who care to get me anything at all. The great plus today was that my mom had a great day too. She ate very well and had fun at the stores. Also yesterday we had a nice evening with our friends L & J. We made dinner and then watched the Miner game. It was nice to spend time with them. I'm very blessed.

Good day

Day has been a good day: no has gotten sick, nothing appears to be broken, I had a good hair day and I wore my favorite shoes. I received the newspaper clipping of my parents wedding announcement. I need to laminate it. I am enjoying seeing everyones tablescapes. You all give me so much inspiration.

better day

Today has been a good day. My parents were here again and my mom was very alert. We went thru pictures and knew who most of the people were. We made Rachael Ray's Italian Nachos. I served them on Heather oval trays. They were good and I have lunch for tomorrow. I didn't get a chance to remove the Fiesta icon tablecloth and use some purple place mats. My parents don't understand. My dad refuses to use a glass. He driks straight from the can. Just saw the fires in CA. Need to make some calls.

summers end

I am not ready for summer to end. I am not ready for shorter days. I am not looking forward to the holidays either. I do want to take out my Christmas dishes. We didn't even put the big tree up last year not sure I want to put it up this year either. I feel down and it's due to my mom's health. Her memory is getting worse every day. I think she had another TIA (mini stroke). I am going to make an appointment with a neurologist.