To-Do, with Kaleidoscope

[rolanni]

1. Ebay prep
2. Laundry
3. Catch up bookkeeping
4. Find a home for kaleidoscope*
5. File!
6. Read Saltation submission draft
7. Break early enough to watch another episode, or play Scrabble, or something


Hope everyone has a lovely Fourth of July, whatever that means for you. It'll be a working day here in the soggy north, where we're promised a warm day with fog and a chance of thunderstorms.

Scrabble likes the new desk arrangement; there's room for her to sit just to the left of the screen, so she can watch me type, or stalk the cursor, or steal the lizard from its perch on the top of the screen. It's all good.


*Who would like to adopt a kaleidoscope? I've had it for many years (ever since I happened to be in an art show as the artists were setting up, and I heard the male helper of one of the artists say, in accents of Broad Disgust, "Oh my god, you didn't bring THOSE, did you? Nobody's going to buy them." The artist wilted, but left the pieces up, good for her. Later, when the show opened, I put a bid on one and brought a couple people over to look. She didn't take home a one. I wish I'd been around at break-down to hear what the helper had to say about that.)

In any case, Hexapuma knocked it off the top of the old radio a couple weeks ago and one of the lead straps broke. I can't fix it, but I know several of y'all are stained glass artists, and/or know stained glass artists. I've had many years worth of pleasure from the piece, and it's time for someone else to enjoy it.

 

Pictured above.  For scale, the post-its are 3"x4".  First one to speak wins all
 

Comments

[jelazakazone.livejournal.com]

Your kaleidoscope story warms my heart! Not only are you great writer, you support other people in their creativity too.

[rolanni.livejournal.com]

It would appear that you are the first to speak. If you can, indeed, provide a good home for the kaleidoscope, please send me your snail address and I'll wrap the item in bubbles and send it on its way!

[jelazakazone.livejournal.com]

Oh no no no. I don't know what I would do with that beautiful kaleidoscope in a house with two kids who would no doubt kill it within 24 hours of its arrival. I just felt moved to speak about your support of this artist.

Looks like there is at least one other person who could fix it and give it a happier home than me:)

[nephir.livejournal.com]

Thata a wonderful kaleidoscope!

[rolanni.livejournal.com]

Speaker Number Two: Are you offering a home to this klaeidoscope? If so, send me your snail address and I will send you the item!

[craig trader (from livejournal.com)]

My wife loves kaleidoscopes, and between her skills (glass and multi-media artist) and mine (engineer), I'm sure we could repair it, if it hasn't already been spoken for.

BTW, just received my copy of LUC volume 2 yesterday, and spent too much time catching up with old friends. Thanks!

[rolanni.livejournal.com]

...and the second to speak has confirmed that she will give the kaleidoscope a good home. Thank you for your interest -- and better luck next time!

BTW, just received my copy of LUC volume 2 yesterday, and spent too much time catching up with old friends. Thanks!

You're very welcome.

[katmoonshaker.livejournal.com]

Great story!! I believe I've seen those at a con before, if those are the same ones I have, they are indeed a wonder. I recall wishing I had a lot more money at the time. However, when I was still going to cons all the wee bits I had went to buying winged cat art. I have one of a tabby point siamese that looks just like my Sir Thomas of Snuggle!! There was another that was a set but I lost out on the matching black kitty. ::sigh::

It looks like the kaleidoscope is going to a good home! Yay for Scrabbles having room on the desk!! I'll also be working of a sorts, not my day job, but I'll be putting up at least 7 more graphics on my cafepress store... one by request. heh heh heh