finds

Strangely, I've been singing "You Are My Sunshine" today. I think the fault lies with the very cool Etsy shop, YeeHaw. Specifically, this letterpress print. But the print I really want is "Keep on the Sunny Side." I guess I still have a thing for sunlight, folk songs, and The Carter Family. I probably always will.

Now for you letter writers, don't you share my admiration for this hand-carved custom return address stamp?:

[photo courtesy of Craft Pudding]

I already have a personalized return address stamp that I adore ~ my Mom gave it to me after I drooled over hers. But one day it might be nice to alternate between the two stamps, I think.

Also, I keep peeking at this correspondence record book. I truly, desperately need one to keep track of my belated letters due, and to help my low thyroid brain. Plus, it's vintage-looking and cheery. You have to be a member of the Letter Writers Alliance to purchase one, and luckily, that pertains to me.

[we let time get away from us today, mostly my fault, and we have Church in a bit....]
In a few hours Tomorrow at noon, we're off to an artsy outing, completely free: the Menil, Rothko Chapel, and Byzantine Fresco Chapel - postponed from last week. I might try to snap photos of the buildings' exteriors and the charming surrounding neighborhood. If we ever win the lottery, I'll try to sweet-talk Johnny into living in a bungalow on Sul Ross or Branard. I've loved that Houston location ever since I first stepped foot into the Menil, an eclectic art museum that cleanses my psyche and refuels inspiration. Can you imagine living just down the street?