French Bistro Glass Shatters His Image

 

Being one of the oldest glasses in the house, I thought I should say a few things. First, I am proud of Black Pepper for pouring out his soul and seeking his true soul mate. We merit happiness in our lives, don't we?! Sure, Miss Salt-of-the-Earth knows how to mix well with everyone she meets. She isn't fancy like the other spices in the cupboard, but as she became increasingly popular, she demanded a great deal of attention. I am sure Mr. Pepper will meet some Spicy number and shake it down nice and slow like he knows how. He has been sitting on the shelf unused for as long as I can remember, and few of us cannot be taken for granted like that day after day.

Secondly, and the real reason why I am speaking up Mr. Pepper and Miss Salt of the Earth have caused quite a commotion, for being ordinary folk no less, and the attention they are receiving, you'd think they were the Jewels in the Crown or the Crystals of the chandelier! So, you see, it got me thinking, "What am I waiting for?" I am one of the oldest glasses in the house; I have been with the same group since God knows when. I need a change. I don't want to be a red wine glass anymore. I want to have new things stirred in my pretty head! Even an old red wine glass can get the blues.



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31 responses to “French Bistro Glass Shatters His Image”

  1. 😀 great story…and the saga continues (watch this space)!

  2. Your blog is a pleasure to review, regularly. Full of humor, wit and the treasures of daily life. Many thanks!
    🙂

  3. Hey Mr Red Wine glass!Go fill yourself with some fresh spring water some pretty spring flowers.Sit yourself in the sun and shine!

  4. Hello,
    Oh! I love this post… I think the old wine glass speaks on behalf of many of my murky old glassware… wonderful!
    take care, gracia

  5. oh dear goblet, fill yourself with tiny seashells and present yourself in the most prominent location in the foyer. everyone will take notice of you… but beware! they will never love you as dearly as when you were filled with their precious red wine.

  6. Now, should I be encouraging such a self seeking, attention seeking glass? Probably not. Is there a higher position in life than to be a bearer fo red wine? I think not.

  7. Now this time I’m loving the light and shadow in this picture. You are one good photographer, lady…

  8. I think dear old Mr.Red Wine Glass could do with some find French Champagne swirling around inside him. With all those teeny,tiny bubbles exploding around his rim,Im sure that would make him feel like a new man. What do you think?

  9. Hmmm…I’m not sure what to make of these posts now.
    I can relate on my own terms though….

  10. Look at the beautiful play of light you have captured! I agree he should fill himself overflowing with spring flowers. Perfect.
    a.

  11. Ah yes, one gets better with age… like a nice ‘glass’ of wine… You are so clever Corey… I understand that older French Women are some of the most respected and revered in the world…

  12. If it makes Mr. Poivre Noir feel any better, I always reach for him first!!! I am a pepper girl!!
    Also, every depiction of the Holy Grail I have ever seen has not shown a brilliantly jeweled gold goblet. It is shown as an understated jem with a quite reflective life. So dont be sad being the “plain old wine glass”! You only have to change if that is what YOU desire! You are a golden goblet in my eyes!!

  13. You’re cracking me up lately with these posts! tehehehe! Oh I’ve always wonderered what these old taken for granted objects would say if they could;o) you’ve helped them finally say what’s been on their minds for along time!

  14. jujubead

    Personification strewn with metaphors galore.. quel ecrivain formidable. you’re bringing it to the world of blogging better than ever, baby tooth!

  15. Ha, Ha! So the household revolt has been firmly established: vivent longtemps la révolution!
    Good for Sagely Old Glass!!!

  16. Brother Mathew

    ice. some tomato juice. a little vodka. a bit of worcestershire, lemon. oh yeah a spot of tabasco and some PEPPER. Fun post!

  17. What you wrote made me laugh so much. 🙂

  18. imagine the lips this one must have touched…. oh, the stories he could tell and might still…
    -s

  19. Francabollo

    If I may add to Brother Mathew’s suggestion: add a celery stalk stir stick and change a little vodka to a lot of vodka. *Hic*
    À votre santé!

  20. Honestly I think I should turn these comments into a blog, you all write the nicest funniest heart warming generous pleasing knock my socks off, messages! I feel honored to have you here, you encourage me, you tell me to keep writing and to take photos, you help me smile and most of all this blogging community is a source of great joy and healing for me! Thank you sincerely thank you for telling me all that you do!

  21. it is nice to see the stemware take a stance and I am delighted beyond delight to read that kool aid was the choice of this particular old timer. Excellent! It seems that the oldest is the wisest and being part of the newest crowd is perhaps the way to stay young. I am also aware of the risk he/she is taking in being held by such young hands… but the risks seem small. To be held and appreciated by a child is a wise choice.
    Here’s to kool aid and root beers and orange crush and the whole adventure of it.

  22. robinfox pamperedinparis

    corey,this was an unexpected pleasure to read .surrender to yourself and write the book!!! as always , robin

  23. might i suggest a frozen marguerita with lots of salt around the rim. that’s one of my favorites.

  24. Hee, hee. You are so funny!
    I think it’s wonderful that the glass looks sort of clouded and old, but the light shines through it just like brand new crystal.
    Wow.

  25. sounds to me like your kitchen is coming alive just like the toys in Toy Story – and it sounds like there is a little bit of jealousy among them too. How would he like it if he were ‘just’ a plain old water glass? he shoud be proud with being the oldest – with age comes wisdom (well mostly) and to get to that mighty age without any scars from life is wonderful.

  26. Blessings to you and your words are Magic…………
    Springtime bliss is what I will fill your lovely glass with be creative and invent a charming drink with this name!
    Love Jeanne
    You are my shining star
    don’t ever go away.
    Playing on the radio right now as I type
    I love this song!

  27. Do you think he might enjoy becoming a glass with a votive inside?…might it help him to remember all the wonderful dinners he was part of….thanks for making me see the world with a different light….

  28. Mais, ou est-elle Madame Sel??
    Have she and Mr Poivre divorced?
    I found you through a friend’s blog, and you are certainly a lovely find! Your “chez toi” is a feast for the eyes.

  29. I bet Dear French Bistro Glass could even teach Mr. Pepper a few new moves. Did someone say book?

  30. The wise one speaks at long last.

  31. I love the glass! It reminds me of the still life paintings of Giorgio Morandi. Thanks for sharing, Glad to of found your blog.

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