Thoughts and Quotes: I wonder if grumpiness is a side effect of Covid? I mean not only for those who contacted it, but also those of us who had to stay home because of it.
Store clerks and wait staff are less friendly now, people don't smile and say "hello," though they're perfect strangers, like they used to do. The news is loaded with stories of road rage and shootings.
Or maybe it's because Socialists are mad because Republicans won't do as they say; and Republicans are afraid to open their mouths because the other guy might be a Socialist and if they say the wrong thing, they can be attacked, lose their jobs, get kicked out of school, etc.
Covid didn't cause the divide between the parties, but I think it must have contributed to the overall ill feelings which seem to be our new norm. I realize too, that a lot of people are overworked because businesses are short of help due to the stimulus which pays more to stay home than some can make by working.
Whatever the cause, I hope it goes away soon, because I want to go back to the old ways. Enough said.
Tablescapes: Remember the candle lamps I referenced last time? My first attempt at lampshades for the Candlelights. Not bad, but I can do better. I learned that by using two templates to be sure of the placement, you can get two shades out of one 12" X 12" piece of scrapbook paper. You must be aware of the back side of two-sided paper; polka dots work, and so do stripes, but if the paper is words and such, it can end up partially upside down. I didn't have the proper wine glasses when I took this photo, but I've since picked up three pairs from a thrift store.
And I found pink roses yesterday, so tomorrow I can finish the Lady Lunch table.
Those Who Left Before Us: Yesterday was my mother's birthday, so it was time to eat ham and beans. I didn't have time to cook them, and besides, I didn't want a bunch of jars of beans in the freezer. Rosie Jo's always has ham and beans, so I went to Ozark. Should have cooked the beans. I did not have a great dining experience. Too busy, my order didn't get turned in, indifferent wait staff, I guess no dishwasher, because I ended up eating beans from a plastic bowl, and a girl threw a little cellophane pack with plastic flatware and a wimpy little napkin on my table as she rushed by. Fortunately I did get a metal soup spoon to eat the beans. They were good though and also the potatoes. The corn muffin must have been nuked too long or too many times because it was really hard and dry.
Tidbits: As I was driving to Rosie Jo's, I saw a lemonade stand where two young girls were waving me over. I pulled up to the curb and they ran out and showed me a small styrofoam cup with $2 written on the side. Wow, inflation really is rampant. It was a very small cup. They asked if I wanted regular or strawberry. I chose strawberry, they gave me the drink, and thanked me for stopping. I told them I was so happy to see young ladies becoming entrepreneurs at such an early age. They looked sort of blank, so I said, "Do you know what that means?" One said, "Is it like some kind of worker?" I told her, "No, it's more like owners of their own business." The smile I got was worth $2.
Thrifting: I also stopped at a new thrift store; the one where I found the wine glasses for $4 for all three pairs. I also found a couple of kitty blankets for $2.75.
And four snack plates for $1 each.
A sweet little rose dish for $3. It's the perfect size for clotted cream, strawberry jam, and lemon curd.
Shell earrings for 50 cents per pair.
I also found a cute metal tray for $3.50. I haven't decided what color I'll paint it. Maybe I'll wait until I want to use it and choose a color then.
I also found five placemats for $2 total.
And four napkins for $1 total. The photo doesn't do them justice - they're a really great shade of gold, and shiny.
Tidbits: I want to tell you about something I found which I love. It's a little pricy, but worth it. The brand name is Merriton and it's scented paper for lining shelves and drawers. I ordered English Rose, which actually is peach colored and matches my bedroom. The fragrance is rose and very nice. It comes in sheets on a roll, in a nice box, tied with a pretty ribbon.
I put the box tops and bottoms in my grubbies drawers, and even the middle cardboard rolls are permeated with the scent. I ordered two boxes, which was enough to do all the drawers and shelves in this dresser.
Plus the four small drawers in this chest.
I have two more boxes on order which will finish this chest and my two night stands. My entire bedroom will cost $76, but every time I open a drawer, it will all be worth it. The fragrance is supposed to last two years. I hope I do.
Tidbits: Yes, again. I just wanted to tell you that if you haven't tried fried or grilled apples and onions with pork, you should. It's a really great combination.
Things that Grow: Still raining here, so I brought my peonies inside. I hope they last awhile. If it rains tomorrow, I'm going after the white ones.
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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY
MAKE A WISH ON THE FULL FLOWER MOON TOMORROW NIGHT
HOW ABOUT A COOKOUT OVER THE LONG WEEKEND
WITH A BIG SALAD
PUT GRAPES IN IT
THANK YOU FOR SHARING MY LIFE
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