19th November 2019
We delivered the dresser to a condominium in Zeeland. The lady was so pleased that it hadn’t been painted.
We did our usual visits to Goodwill, and Kelli found a mid century bookcase, that of course I passed by not seeing the potential.
I wander the isles staring at the shelves, catching sight of people eager to find something that would make their lives complete.
Goodwill has a good heart, at its base is reusability, we both feel there is too much new stuff out there, that becomes tomorrow’s surplus. This was the theme to our wedding. We have kept a number of the wine glasses that came from Goodwill, items you would struggle to find new. They are solid glass, not so thin that they break, more like they can be thrown them across the room and survive unscathed.
I always scan the place, first for people I should avoid, and secondly for any furniture that stirs my imagination. That is rare, but
hidden amongst the dross are the diamonds. I see the former, Kelli the latter.
We finished the dresser we were repainting. I put a sealer on the top, still not 100% but under the circumstances it was the best I could do.
We received a visit from the family Pastor. I could feel it in the air. The birds flew away and mice were throwing themselves on to the traps.
The purpose of the visit was to inform Kelli about her parents health.
This is still a difficult subject, and even the words from a pastor cannot solve this one.
He took the opportunity to give me a copy of a book he had written as a birthday present.
We also set a tentative date for a discussion over a cup of coffee, where I’m sure he will try to convert me, or I will try to convert him, the gauntlet is down.
Another Lifetime to go 