This Lucille Ball doll almost begged to have her picture snapped. We found her on our jaunt into east Texas yesterday, where she resides in a delightful antique store in what was once the old bank building. The place is crammed full of marvelous whimsy.
Robin, at Around The Island, hosts a meme inviting us to share our summer photos, but I’ve not been able to participate yet this year. We haven’t been out snapping pictures much. Since summer is the time that I enjoy exploring the world beyond my door, I thought I’d show you what I like to do. One of the things I do is go to antique stores, thrift shops, and garage sales.
Often, I come home with treasures … but I didn’t bring Lucy home (she’s still there waiting for you). I was tempted because Lucille Ball has a special place in my heart. She is a “mentor,” of sorts.
As a professional storyteller, I often go into a “slapstick mode” in front of small children. All those years of watching I Love Lucy didn’t go to waste! The greatest compliment I have ever received was a thank you note from a third grader saying: “You know that I Love Lucy lady? You’re funnier than her!”
I’ve also gotten many thank you notes that say: “Thank you for the faces you make.” I don’t know what in the world they mean by that.
I’ll tell you more about this little town, the building that caused that “face” of mine, and the antique store, later this week. Meanwhile, drop by Robin’s blog and see what other photographers are recording this summer.
Other posts you might enjoy:
- Papá, The Antique Lady, And La Chusa. A Ghost Tale.
- Creative Recycling? Or, Has Their Taste Gone Down The Drain?
- Give Someone Else A Chance To Love Those Heirlooms
- Two Reasons to Slow Down For Riesel, Texas
- You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream For…
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Exploring the countryside and back byways sounds like a perfect way to spend a summer weekend – and a great choice for Summer Stock too. Glad you were able to play along this week
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Thanks, Robin. I loved YOUR photo for the week!
I think garage sales are very summer
I love the doll
Isn’t she great? If I collected dolls, I’d have brought her home … but I have too many collections as it is.
That is quite a complement and picture! It sounds like the kids love you. I love a good story, and so do my grandkids. The story teller makes all the difference.
We love to go antiquing too. When we go in fishing trips we stop at the thrift stores and antique shops located in the little towns we pass through.
Nah, it’s the story that makes the difference
. You have to start with a good tale. Then you make faces, and use the word “underwear.” The audience is yours.
I bet y’all find lots of good antiques in your neck of the woods!
I love “I Love Lucy”! The 50s were the coolest…everything afterward has been but a tribute.
Well, I admit that the 50s were cool, but the “tributes” that have followed deserve some credit, too
. However, Lucy is The Queen of Comedy in my book.
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