Wednesday, April 18, 2018

I'm Still Here...

...though up to my hips in enthustiastic Australians. 






They are really very nice. And I can feel myself starting to say my "a's" flatter!

We're spending the day at the American Quilter's Society show in Paducah, KY. If you've never been to this, you'll want to... it's amazing.

Show winners have just been announced -- here's the list. Topped by Pat Holly's Turkish Treasures for Best of Show  - Congratulations, Pat!!






On another note: A Chagall has been recovered, from a theft in 1988. Its owners are long dead, but at least a criminal has finally confessed to taking it. The painting has been hiding in his attic for years in Maryland. Unfortunately, the story also suggests that, in spite of his noble words that he wants to die with 'a clean slate,' he's actually doing it because he couldn't find anyone to buy it over the years.

That's a slightly different angle, huh.

Here's the story. See what you think.

No comments:

Frugal Hits & Misses: March Report

 This has been a tighter month than most -- due in great part to some unexpected truck expenses. Last month's property tax payment sucke...