rag time

I was cleaning out my inbox this evening, and came across a sweet message from Shiso Mama, who mentioned an article by Calvin Trillin which had appeared in The New Yorker. I did some googling and came across the article, called "Rag Time", here. Like everything decent and good in life, it's about Frenchy's. I love the thought that there's a writer for The New Yorker strolling around in clothes from my favourite place.

at Frenchy's this morning I found...

This lovely sweater, for a friend who doesn't know it yet. I picked it up and thought "This is the most insert name here-like sweater I think I've seen." It's not handmade (hint, hint, do you know who you are?) but I think she'll like it nonetheless. Cute chocolate detail continues on cuffs. Yum!

And a new answering machine! It's kind of funny, since our old answering machine was from Frenchy's, too. But we could never set it for more than 3 rings, and it used a tape. This one is digital and we have it set for 5 rings, so no more frantic running to get the phone before the machine! Yipee! I do realize that it's only 5$ per month for voice mail, but the only real advantage to that is when you're away. We're not really away that much, so I'd rather spend 3$ once than 5$/month indefinitely.
And this is one of the lilies, still hanging on after more than a week!

freecyclin'

I scored this great trellis wind gauge thingy from Freecycle. I can't wait to add it to the perfect spot in the garden - I have a clematis which I think will enjoy taking over it. In case you've never heard of Freecycle, it's a great way to get rid of stuff, or to get free new to you stuff from people in your area. Definitely worth checking out!

mushroom

On our walk in the woods with Mr P, Adam spied this adorable mushroom and took this picture.