Nostalgic this Week. You can tell by the items. And Woolworth Diner -- Lunch Counter.

Visit my Esty shop to see these items.

Soft leather wallet with nice compartments. Unisex. These were around in the 70s and later. This one is clean and looks unused.  Trends change with wallets just like most things.

Pin Keeper or Pin Holder plus an advertising piece for Prudential Life Insurance.  1920s - 1930s. 

The straight pins are on the side. These are not used. Clever and has emotional appeal to the person who rocks the cradle.  Tradition times for roles.

 Worry Dolls from Guatemala. In this light weight box. Tell each one a worry before you go to sleep and put them under your pillow. In the morning, results vary. Kids like the little dolls too.

On my Bucket List: Woolworth Diner

Located in: Five & Dime Antique Mall

Address: 1400 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Vintage Mounting Corners for Then and Now. A couple of Rambling Thoughts.

We are now closer to Christmas than not. Are we closer to a vaccine?  For everybody, I hope so. 1918 Spanish Flu ran its course in 2 years. Let's make our 100 years of science and progress shorten that.

Who Said? Cheap fabric, and dim lighting. That's how you move merchandise" Answer at the bottom.

I feel like I am in 'Etsy School' learning at home like a lot of our population. I am also working on my photos and displays. Some still turn out better than others. Etsy Link at top. I have been adding a lot of new items lately.

Answer

 -Morty Seinfeld"Feb 18, 2014

60s expression, Mending, Patio Dining ,Taxes, Whimsy

I am no longer, frequently using the 60s expression..."Life is what happens as we make other plans." Odd as it sounds, I felt I was a jinxing myself.

I was downed by a small oil slick on my morning walk a couple of weeks ago. Lucky is my best word to say here.  I am mending. This spill took me to Urgent Care for X-rays. Normally, no big deal but they are a Covid testing place. I'm going to use that word lucky again. I know the man who runs the center & I was able to go in the back door & out the back door pretty quickly. A shatter but no broken bones.

A make-shift sling. My March tax appointment was cancelled & not rescheduled so I did my own taxes online with one arm. First time ever & a new accomplishment for me. Good self esteem building for the Inner Child.

This last Tuesday (oh, 3 days ago) a friend & I went out for a nice fish lunch to a nice restaurant. Sat on a nice patio. 'Nice' stops there. No social distancing of tables. Period. This was our first dining out since March. 

Numbers, not the ones you want are going up here.  I do watch them.  The next patio dining experience will be in the City of Long Beach.

Photos: Whimsy post of a (WC Fields?) wine opener.  4" long. Lots of character in that face. Available in my Etsy shop, link up above.

Stop back between now & July 6. I'll have something fun to post.

Back to the 60s, White Still Life, Rolls, Store Bought Cake & Etsy

A good 60s expression that has recently come back into my frequent talk...Life is what happens as you make other plans.  Since the pandemic started, I have had a big plumbing bill and a good sized vet bill.  Today, went to the dentist to get two cavities filled (unusual for me to have cavities).  Next hurdle is my taxes.  Appointment was cancelled in March.  Are you having things like this just crop up during this time period?

On the lighter side today:

 White Still Life

 Day before these were filled with Bridgeford yeast rolls.  Can you smell them?

 The ONLY store bought cake that I like.  Do you have anything to add to this?

 My best pictures so far on Etsy. I'm trying to reinvent myself.

Sold in one day. On its way to NC. Hollywood Regency wall pocket.

That's it.  Have a great weekend wherever you are in the coming back out stage.

Take a trip down Etsy Lane to my Gracious Cottage Shop

Beautiful Orange Glass Beads. 2 strands. Age verified. These were Lilly's c. 1960s.  Free Shipping.
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Czech vintage necklaces. An idea for Mother's Day.  The pink necklace is listed on my ebay page "Monah". https://www.ebay.com/itm/274355628531
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