06 March 2007
I got in my car today and actually went somewhere. Hopkins! That's where I went. Because they have great big piles of old things there, and sometimes I like to paw through the piles and bring some of it home with me. My original purpose was to find some juice glasses, but it wound up being more of a pyrexy day.
I found this creamer and sugar bowl in the 'Clearance Corner' -- only $6.25 for the pair! Sometimes I try to imagine what it would be like to be a typical young person, which is a stretch, but I've come to the conclusion that most young people aren't excited by Pyrex. This is an interesting but confusing concept, and I'm relieved that I can decide when and where to interact with these people.
I've been filled with the Easter spirit lately, and when I say 'filled with the Easter spirit,' I mean 'delighted by the Easter candy aisles at Target.' Other holidays have been trying to catch up, but Easter was really the pioneer in taking well known chocolate bars and shaping them in a festive way. Butterfingers, Snickers, Almond Joy -- all egg-shaped! What could be better?
I like to have some chocolate in the house at all times, just in case of an emergency. I ran out at the end of last week, so I had a legitimate excuse to shop the Easter aisle today. Did you know that they make Hershey's Kisses filled with different things? I was torn between coconut and peanut butter -- the latter won out, because you can't mess up chocolate and peanut butter. But I'll be keeping my eye on the candy dishes of others to see if I can't sample one of those coconut Kisses. Genius!
my mom has a huge collection of these cups and she gave them all away because it looked "old" she said. :*)
posted by feli at March 6, 2007 02:16 AM
I don't think the peanut butter kisses are as good as Reese's peanut butter cups. The peanut butter is too... something. Not right.
Hopkins is a great town. When I lived in the cities, I took my cat to the vet there. Somewhere in town -- I could drive you right to it, but who knows if I can explain how to get there -- is the coolest treehouse of all time!
posted by Sarah at March 6, 2007 02:32 AM
I bought a 6" cake pan today....guess what I'm going to make!!
posted by Toni at March 6, 2007 09:47 PM
great find! I love old Pyrex too!
posted by andie at March 7, 2007 12:05 AM
Ooh, pyrex envy! I love your new creamer and sugar dish. My sister brought me a new mug home from Value Village today with a mustard-coloured design, a great surprise.
posted by austen at March 7, 2007 01:54 AM
I guess I'm old then :S because some pyrex excites me!
posted by Michele at March 8, 2007 12:10 AM
This made me snort:
"I've come to the conclusion that most young people aren't excited by Pyrex. This is an interesting but confusing concept, and I'm relieved that I can decide when and where to interact with these people."
I've been a lurker to your blog, but just couldn't help but comment on that one!
And, you made the right choice with peanut butter filled kisses. :D yum
I get excited about old Pyrex too, and Fireking.
posted by Lisa K. at March 8, 2007 02:16 AM
Woo, that's pretty pyrex!
Been enjoying your snowy day posts.
Cinnamon sugar, since I had to give up wheat I forgot about cinnamon sugar, yumma yumma.
Hey, just realised I've not been to your lunch blog since I mentioned it on my blog. I will visit now.
posted by cally at March 8, 2007 09:26 PM
Believe me, you're not the only 20-something whose heart jumps a little at the prospect of clearance china.
posted by Jenna at March 15, 2007 05:27 AM