She knows I love, love, love pottery. But isn't this the most unusual thing you've ever seen? I mean, it looks like a bowl, but I can't imagine what one uses it for.
So what in the world is it? ....I'll tell you later.
But first, let me tell you about my sister. She loves to shop. I mean, LOVES to shop.
This most often works to my advantage as I consider shopping a big waste of time. I let her know what I am in need of, and sure as can be, she produces it...at a bargain price. She once went to a sale at Herberger's and bought me a complete winter work wardrobe. Pants, blazers, sweaters, the works,
Joan and her friend, Janet, who lives five hours away, consider shopping a favorite pastime. They often drive approximately halfway between them to meet in a different town each time, their sole purpose being to discover all the little shops the town has to offer. I must say, they find some unique treasures.
I took a notion to join them once. Janet came to our area for the weekend, and the three of us went off for a day of exploring in Stillwater, Minnesota. Stillwater, a charming river town, boasts gift shops, antique malls, coffee shops and book stores galore.
We started at one end of the town, intending to work our way up and down the streets on either side. Such fun to browse among the goodies: hand-dipped candles, unique notecards, wall art, homemade fudge, and more, more, more.
By early afternoon, I figured we'd have covered the town and would stop for lunch.
But not at their rate, After I had finished my browsing, I went outside to wait for them. And discovered I was in for at least an hour's wait. At each shop. They went at a snail's pace, picking up each item to closely examine.
By 4:00 (we did at least stop for lunch), I had had enough. They couldn't understand how I could possibly be ready to go home, but they gave in and we left Stillwater behind.
However, they then wondered how late in the evening Target and Wal-Mart were open in nearby Forest Lake. Until midnight, a telephone inquiry revealed.
And off they went. Needless to say, I didn't join them, and haven't since.
Back to the bowl.
On this occasion, they met in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, for the weekend. They saw this bowl and Joan just knew that, being a knitter, I would love it!
Yes, it is a yarn bowl.
Perfect for the large skeins of yarn I use to make prayer shawls for our church to give someone in need of comfort. I use it all the time and you can see how handy it is keeping the yarn together with the end coming out in a single, neat strand.
So I am really glad my sister loves shopping. Most of all, I love her for her thoughtfulness and generosity.
Thank you, Joan. You and Janet just keep on a'shoppin....but without me.
