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It's hard to believe that it's been almost a month since I blogged. A bunch of things have happened and Spring blew in the window during that time. My 57th (WHOOO!) birthday is upon me. I was born on the date that the Titanic struck the iceberg--go figure.
About three weeks ago I'd had enough of the frozen tundra and we took a Saturday trip to Renningers farmers market/flea market. It was a warmer, but blustery, pouring rain day from haites but we braved it anyway and lots of folks had taken their refuge there. I visited the "vintage booth lady" and the "fabric lady" and I garnered glass "feet" for my metal bed frame and three little tole trays (2 green, one red) and a lovely 50s-60s deep buttery yellow luncheon cloth with black/gold (actual metallic paint) butterflies and black/white dogwood on it and I had my usual pulled pork sandwich.
It always pays to talk to your vendor because I went to the first booth for the glass feet (used to stop furniture from "sliding") and she said she was out of them, but I bought the tole trays there. At the fabric booth I fell in love with the luncheon cloth, but couldn't say exactly what I'd come for. Then I explained I had wanted some glass feet and her eyes lit up...she had the smallish ones that I needed at 75 cents each!
I have posted two shots of the tablecloth and and additional shot of all three trays...the color is garish since these were taken with my phone...the colors are more muted in person and the greens are different, one minty and one olive-y. The brightly colored shot is of my "new" Vera daffodil sheets, appropriate for spring. They are percale and yummy to lay on, plus the print will perk you up! I suddenly love yellow and it's a long walk but not a mystery as to how I got there from greens, blues, and rose! I'll explain one day.
I have been neglecting the blog because I was having that all important "old-age" medical testing and although I intended to keep it quiet, the "cat-bag" was opened and I will just say that my first ever mamogram revealed an issue and I had to go back three times.
So I guess that I am fortunate that one of the doctors at my clinic pushed me to get it done because I was over 50! I had just had a physical three weeks ago and my organ functions and blood work were usual--very good overall but slightly high in the cholesteral area. Yep I always shock'em, because if you know me, I am short but not a tiny gal. However, there are big girls on the English side of my Mom's family--the Smith's on her paternal grandmother's side...so it seems to be more of an inherent tendency and can only be controlled ( abit) with lots of exercise and really watching that diet, and I tend to fall off that country wagon at times!
The Slovak, Austrian and German (my Mom's dad was German and English) folks I am decsended from all seemed to be of slim to average proportions...but I also think that some of this is related to readily available food sources and some genetic makeups that don't adapt well to getting hit with more food, less exercise AND the stress of modern life.
Anyway, all that I can say is...get the tests if you are supposed to. They have been after me for a while and but I was afraid of the big mamo machine...and now I have had to use it four times, anyway....!
Say a prayer for me and enjoy this beautiful Easter day...remember what it means.
More talk later,
Valerie ; )
