The View From Kalamazoo

Just in case you’ve all (*cough*Brian*cough*) been wondering what to give me for Mother’s Day (ok, what I’d really like is a day off, but I never, ever get that because it’s almost always the last day of Congress. Bugger that):

I really need some calipers. Seriously.

The really seriously basic tool set I had originally bought was a piece of crap and isn’t doing so well at this point. I really should get a basic set that will actually stand up to use. This site has a similar set on sale, even – the 13 piece set w/plastic
rib.

I should get some brushes at some point – I like these. I currently have one, wide and flat – like a small house-painting brush. Not so great for detail. The other site I looked at has some brush sets, too. “Squeezably Soft Comfort” Aaa-hahahaha!

Ok, these are just handy as heck to have when it comes to dealing with tall vase-like forms, and I can switch that sponge out…I have a silly, round, yellow poly sponge, currently, and I’m not thrilled with it, so I think I’d like to try natural sponges: spongies!!

This is not to say, mind you, that I don’t expect to try and find time during Congress for some Exhibits Hall forays – I usually pick out some small piece of jewelry from one of the amber merchants for my Mother’s Day gift (someone must, after all), although probably only if I see something I really must have..I have a lot of amber pieces, mostly of the green and butterscotch colorations, and I don’t know that I necessarily need more. Dunno if there wil be many books that I might find useful that I don’t already own, but I do always hit Powell’s looking for bargains (since I’m paid like a mere secretary. ouch) and the Cistercian booth for some coveted nut munch (not because it’s on my diet, oh no, but because it’s waaaaay addictive!)

3 weeks.
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