The old things in my house have been around longer than anyone living at this time, and most likely will go
on when all of us are gone. I was thinking I should write notes then put them inside the dresser drawers, under the chairs, behind the paintings, tuck them inside of the books,
glue them under the statues, pin to the quilts…
of course, if I am going to do this I better start soon.
And then what should I say, "Hi my name is Corey?"
How I would love to find notes written from previous owners added to the old things I have around the house,
instead of guessing at their stories.
Who created this painting? Why this particular theme? Were there models? Was it a gift or was it commissioned?
How many people have owned it?
(The painting was in my friend's shop.)
My Grandmother, my mother's mother, made quilts for each of her forty-some grandchildren.
Mine is made out of wool coats, a patchwork of blacks, browns, greys, and beige.
The underside is a blue flannel.
I believe it was the last one she made.
Jewelry in a case at the brocante a mixture of old and new.
Sharing now for later.
xxx
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