LATER, we became the Stepford Wives in an instant when we put our masks on to shop. AND just like that we were equally beautiful, well dressed and groomed.
I packed Ham Sandwiches for all, a baggie with a Red Delicious Apple, Celery and Green Grapes. Bag of Potato Chips. A can of Sprite and a Fruit Drink.
Covering the wood picnic table with a tablecloth helped prepare for our LUNCH under the trees. A blessing to see my Family. This social distancing has been unusual. We chatted and ate LUNCH. We could hear the noon day bells chime as we ate.
There was a group of elderly Ladies already picnicking. I've seen more of this kind of thing going on with elderly women during the Pandemic. So people are doing what they can. Creative ways to socialize.
A Lady was walking her darling puppy that had such a sweet face it made my face smile. This cutie was extremely sweet. We asked what breed, she said MI-KI. This is a new one to me.
My Husband came over to the Park to pick up some gloves from the car and as he walked over to our table, this puppy lit up and started wagging her tail like nobody's business. She liked my Husband. I would like to have a puppy... just can't do it right now. Am thinking about a breed.
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The weather was hot, but not too hot. Met up at 11 and chatted until 1:30. Finished up. Drove over to St. Mary's and quietly shopped at Florence Adams. I'd heard they were having a 50% off sale. They have changed the inventory and didn't have hardly any jewelry also stopped handling so many handbags. I lost count how many handbags I have purchased over the years from them.
We didn't stay long. My back was acting up. Wearing mask when so many aren't is challenging. The clerk wore none, but I purchased 2 homemade mask for $6 a piece. Needed some spares. I wore my hair down wishing it were tied up so I looked for hair bands purchasing a small package. Put my hair up and went on my way.
We drove over to Wamego's tiny thrift shop on Main Street. Lucky us. They were having a BAG SALE. All that you can get into your bag cost $2.00.
BAG L A D Y DELIGHT. I picked up some pretty crystal dessert cups, a miniature glass dish, salad service utensils, a couple of hard back books, some dishes with fruit design on them, a couple of tops, measuring cup, glass creamer, sugar bowl, doily and some tops! Just like old times.
I haven't been to this thrift shop since March...I think it was March. That's a half of a year not thrifting...have mercy...I missed it like missing a family member that sailed away. It was a different thrift shopping experience wearing a mask. The shoppe does not circulate air, so of course I overheated and my back ached beyond words.
After we shopped, we said our goodbyes and I went HOME. Sat beside a fan to cool off and rest my old back. I fell asleep in my recliner and have so much to do. I just think I will take it easy and continue on tomorrow. The week has flown by and it will be a FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL night with a movie and a PIZZA.
I left my picnic basket in the car and will go collect it after the evening cools off. It hit 93 degrees this afternoon, but felt hotter as the day went on.
Hubby mowed the lawn early this morning. He's my hero. I had fixed him a ham sandwich for his lunch with chips, apple and grapes before heading out for the day. He appreciated this. He's a good guy.
I'm tired now and will just slow on down
this evening.
We've been watching lots of movies during this pandemic. Last Night was the 2004 remake of The Stepford Wives. This version was more of a comedy than a Sci-Fi Horror Film like the 1995 version. I remember going to the Theatre to see this one with Nichole Kidman and Bette Midler.
Nichole plays the character Joanna Eberhart who is a highly paid Executive that gets let go from her job causing her a significant mental breakdown. Her Husband, Walter relocates the family to the Stepford Community and the rest plays out. It was entertaining and light hearted enough.
Bette Midler plays Bobbie in this film as a writer who is a handful and a mess. She turns into a Stepford Wife and Joanna is shocked by the transition.
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So with that said, The Stepford Wives was watched. It is rare these days to see women dressed this nicely unless going to a special event. Not to an exercise class. grins.
Everyday attire is more into casual wear like yoga pants, t-shirts, holey distressed blue jeans. Even when going to Church and especially grocery shopping.
Women today are stepford wives in a different way. Extreme physical fitness by running, dancing, yoga. Essential oils and all natural everything. More into no sugar, no gmo's, organic foods. Sloppier dispositions. Laid laid laid laid back. Sloppy hair buns and casual clothing. Minimalist when it comes to decorating their homes. Stream lining by carrying a smart phone everywhere they go clicking selfies. Not into clutter and not into keeping keepsakes. Next. Still there are the down to earth ones that wear long skirts and have large families. To each their own and then some. Not criticizing. Just observing. Depending in which part of the country you live will determine the outcome of which subdivision or branch of the Stepford Community you live in.
Welp, that's that.
Blessings,
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