Yesterday I felt well enough to spend some time away from home. It was pretty cold for Houston but I had to get the license renewed on my car and run a few other errands so I just bundled up. One stop at my favorite thrift store netted some very interesting framed posters (and a few pairs of smaller jeans).
They are smartly matted and with heavy frames. I believe they may have been hanging in a public place. The frames have big globs of glue on the back. They are huge (about 3 x 4 feet) , the scale is much too large for my small house, but I envisioned they would be perfect for Brent and Laura's very high-ceilinged house. I knew they would like the subject and style. The price was certainly right: $14.52 & $19.52. So I called and they wanted them. Since I had them in my SUV, I delivered them too. Had a nice visit.
Isn't it crazy the amount of hangars hanging under the posters? These are all women's dresses. Look how tightly they are there.
I decided to meet Gene after work for dinner and a movie. Darkest Hour was very well written and acted. It chronicles the 4 week history of Winston Churchill's early decision of World War 2 to pull the British into the war against Hitler. Well worth viewing, especially if you enjoy history.
Here's the trailer:
I've started reading Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood. I had to toss the last book aside. It was so slow I lost interest.
Since I am not a TV watcher I didn't know this has been turned into a TV show. I may have to watch it once I've finished the book. Atwood has a very subtle sense of humor; one thing I notice is how she pokes fun at the Methodist! The book is written under the umbrella of patchwork blocks. The main character is hand piecing a quilt. It adds a 2nd layer of interest to the story.