Back On Board

Most of my purchases from the NYIGS have arrived to my delight-mostly. There are always those few items that fall into the category- “What was I thinking?” For instance: Copper table accessories:
1. Wine bottle holders with 3 legs that tip when approached.
2. Salt and pepper shakers so small you have to refill them after every meal.
3. Wine stoppers whose tops are so large they don’t fit in a bottle.

Apparently I was blinded by the fact that they were made by one of my favorite not-for-profit organizations. I’m thinking I better be a little more discriminating about my choices so I don’t become a not-for-profit organization.

Then came the piles of stones that represent a cat, dog, frog, etc. Down on the waterfront on weekends there is a man that stacks stones- big ones. It’s actually quite fascinating as confirmed by the throngs of people that gather around him. I thought these related to those. Not so much.

Last but not least are the music boxes. Nostalgia was the key to that purchase. One plays "How much is That Doggie in the Window” which was a favorite on my sister’s when she was young. She was the cutest little person I’ve ever seen and I was insanely jealous. But apparently I left room in my heart for the happy memory of her loving that song. I’m going to give it to her for Christmas. Buyers don’t seem to find it so inspiring.

Otherwise, I did well and I’m thoroughly enjoying my new surroundings.