Smatterings

  • 10 on Tuesday

    10 Collections I’ve Had Over the Years

    Leave it to Carole to post another I couldn't pass up.  I love collections.  Each addtion somehow enhances and makes the others just that more interesting.

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    1. Masks. Mine are from Mexico and Guatemala.
    2. Painted fish. Again from Mexico
    3. Alebrijes. Those little creatures or monsters, again from Mexico.  Are you beginning to see a pattern here?
    4. Shells.  
    5. Rocks,  All sizes, all shapes, real and in pictures. I love rocks.
    6. Blue Ware Pottery.  I draw the line at anything over $20.  That has become very limiting as it more popular than years ago.
    7. Huipiles.  Again from Central America, these highly embroidered and / or woven blouses are amazing.  I have many.
    8. Yarn.  Goes without saying, right?
    9. Bags and boxes.  Useful and fun.
    10. Buttons.  I can still remember how much fun it was to go through my Nana's button box.  Now I have my own.

    Yep, there's more but I'm off the hook with ten!

     

    5 responses to “10 on Tuesday”

    1. Donna

      I’ll be in Mexico next week – need me to pick you up anything? Very cool collections Judy! The pottery is real pretty.

    2. Bonny

      You collect some unique and lovely things; I love your painted fish!

    3. Carole

      Collections of things from Mexico make me happy! I have some pottery and plan on getting even more next time we go.

    4. Kate

      Buttons! I forgot buttons!
      Off to find a gel pen to write myself a note… lol.

    5. etherknitter

      Fun stuff! (I have a mini stash of buttons…..but that didn’t make the list, becuase as you say….off the hook.)

  • November 10

    NaBloPoMo #10

    I found myself in town today, with time on my hands, and much in need of a walk.  It was nearly 60F.  I haven't walked in a city in a very long time.  But, this town is one I know well and I knew exactly where I wanted to go.  The Blackstone Blvd. walking path has been in the middle of one of the main roads on the east side of Providence for as long as I can remember.  Its 1.6 mile length is lined with parks, a huge historic cemetery, manicured hospital grounds, and all sorts of grand and otherwise homes.  Along the path are several trees that are nearly 5 ft. diameter at the base.  The original plantings list dating 1903 is online.  It is a lovely long walk in every season.  I've done the length on cross country skis more than once.  One of my favorite sections has a high boulder stone wall at the edge of the road.  

     

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    One response to “November 10”

    1. Manise

      What a beautiful walking path! You find the best places.

  • Sunday afternoons

    This afternoon I drove east to the little coastal town of Warren, RI.  It is, like so many New England towns, filled with history.. fishing wharves, mills, churches, grand old homes, run down houses and more recently, cute little shops.  Every block is an eclectic blend. 

     

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    Just another reason to love this part of the world.

    2 responses to “Sunday afternoons”

    1. claudia

      That is a great picture.

    2. Manise

      Wonderful photo! Love the rough old fence/gate with the bright leaves in the background. I can’t stop looking at it. 🙂

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