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If _______ is Elected I’m Leaving!

This is a rewrite of a post from 2008. “In a British newspaper interview published May 24 2008 actress Susan Sarandon told London’s Telegraph she’ll consider moving to Italy or Canada if John McCain wins over Barack Obama. In an interview, Sarandon fumed: “If McCain gets in, it’s going to be very, very dangerous….It’s a critical time, but I have faith in the American people. If they prove me wrong, I’ll be checking out a move to Italy. Maybe Canada, I don’t know. We’re at… Read More »If _______ is Elected I’m Leaving!

Fine, Just Fine

“What could we have done better tonight?” This is what a restaurant manager should be asking instead of the usual “How is your food? A small change might elicit some useful information and some goodwill. “How is your food tasting?” usually doesn’t do that. Photo is of one of the postcards I send that is most often liked in Postcrossing.

Seeds

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” R.L. Stevenson Photo is of an ad postcard I received last month. Robert Willan has almost no presence on the internet and if you’re interested you will have to research it yourself.

Less is More

“As my handwriting deteriorates, my thinking concentrates and I try to say more with less words.” I’m still writing a lot of postcards but sometimes even I can’t read my writing.

New Postcard

The Indian Market at S’edav Va’aki is on December 9 and 10, 2023. Here are four reasons you should attend: -Purchase unique gifts from the creators in the market and in the updated gift shop. -Meet Native American craftspeople. -See the new huge Mural by Breeze -Learn how to pronounce S’edav Va’aki. I’ll be around to teach you. -Bonus reason: Be one of the first to buy the new postcards as shown above.

Words Seldom Seen: Provenience

Provenience Noun: In Archeology Provenience, refers to he actual place or findspot of an object, while provenance refers to its modern (post-excavation) history. Example: “The photo shows beautiful examples of spindle whirls that were given to the museum but their provenience is uncertain.” Pronounciation clue: Rhymes with “convenience.” Provenience is often confused with provenance. They are “tell” words for archeologists. If you misuse them you are letting on that you are not well trained in the field. Sherds vs Shards serve the same purpose. The… Read More »Words Seldom Seen: Provenience

Words Seldom Seen: Bast

Bast Noun: Strong, woody fibers, such as flax, hemp or jute, obtained from inner bark and used historically in the manufacture of woven goods and cordage. Example: Otzi used bast to tie his leather garments together. Pronunciation Guide: Bast like Cast. soft b, hard a. This word is from the Otzi Museum in Bolzano, Italy. Otzi used bast as we use thread or laces to hold things together. We visited the museum on or Italy trip with OAT. Don’t worry I’ll be making a few… Read More »Words Seldom Seen: Bast

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Words Seldom Seen: Kerchief

Kerchief Noun: A square of cloth worn around the neck or on the head. Often used as a portmanteau with neck or hand. Neckerchief and Handkerchief. Example: “She used her kerchief to keep the Arizona sun off her neck.

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Words Seldom Seen: Distaff

Distaff Noun: Distaff originally meant a spindle or stick onto which flax or other material is wound in preparation for spinning. It current meaning is as an adjective defining the female side of a family or anything female. Example: “He is my Uncle on the distaff side.” Caution the word is bordering on archaic and may be offensive to some.

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Too Many Walls

“The human race builds too many walls and not enough bridges.”  Frank Lloyd Wright This postcard arrived from China with a postmark from Beijing. I didn’t have the courage to scan the QR code. It looks like the kind of building Wright would build in cooperation with MC Escher and modern materials. And the quote has an immigration feel to it. Hi Larry.