Collection

I collect thimbles. The funny irony in that is I don't sew (at least not well or often - and I didn't when I started collecting about 20 years ago). I have thimbles from various places in Europe (one with the Mona Lisa on it), Alaska, Niagara Falls, the Midwest, the Carribean, and of course, Utah. I also have one made of wood (Home of Abraham Lincoln), one made of volcanic ash (Mt. St. Helen's), and a pewter one with the leaning Tower of Pisa on top. I love to sneak a peak occasionally and remember the vacation or trip that each one was pick up on. Ah...memories (break into song...). Whoa...that was odd.


I unpacked all my collection a few days ago. I have one case made for thimbles, one made for small things, and enough thimbles to fill at least 2 more cases. So, instead of leaving them nicely packed away, I set them all out on a shelf - out of reach to small hands - to collect dust. I took a pic of my favorite one...it's a little blurry, but you'll get the idea.

Disneyland's Princess Castle

So, Yesterday was Rich's mom's birthday. Jill and I took her to lunch at Archibald's (Gardner Village). It was so nice to chat over good food. We walked through the shops a little and the others had things to do, so they left. Luke and I walked around for almost another hour before heading home. It was such a beautiful day... a little windy but still pleasant. I needed that!

Today, I plan to enjoy more sunshine and get my office cleaned (once and for all). If I don't do it today, it won't get done for another few months...I go back on track tomorrow. Don't worry if you don't hear from me for a while - I'll be wrapped up my school year.