Buttons and Food

Here are some happy things from today:

• There were protests across the country today.  A friend and I attended one.  There was a good turnout despite the cold, damp weather.  We didn't stay long because neither one of us are crazy about crowds.  I plan to post thoughts from today on my other blog, but I might not get that far before I fall asleep. 

• We warmed up at DIY Craft & Thrift and then went to lunch.   I have a former coworker that opened a Korean restaurant that I wanted to try.  I've never been brave when it comes to trying new foods, but I'm getting better.  We both really enjoyed our meals and the service was wonderful.  

• Later, Bel and I met with my friend Stephanie.  She will be driving us to Georgia so we can get back onto the AT.  Plans are made.  I only have a few more days to organize my stuff.
• Which brings me to downsizing!  I emptied a box today by throwing away a lot of it.  I found places for some of the things too.  One less box.  Yay!  Some things that were unboxed:

Me in 1973

This is to hold a phone receiver from back in the day.  My grandmother did the painting on it.  It is broken.  I'm thinking about glueing it back together to see if it will hold a cell phone.

Pins, a patch, some rocks, and things

A piece of birch bark that I believe belonged to my mom.

The birch bark from above.

From the Danville, NH Bicentennial Celebration in 1975.

A broken pair of my mom's glasses from a really long time ago.

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Currently listening to: The Appalachian Trail: A Biography, by Philip D'Anieri.

Thank you for being here and being part of my daily happy things. Stay safe!