Two for Tuesday

Today, on two fer Tuesday, rather than the regular humor blogs I usually highlight, I decided to mention some of the other ones I visit daily.
I've mentioned that I visit a lot of blogs every day. Usually in the 200-250 range. And I don't just drop entrecards. If I go to a blog, I read it. Fortunately, not all those bloggers update every day, so for many of them, I skim quickly and realize it was already read.
I like to learn stuff, and one of the best for that is the humor blog
http://kitchenretro.blogspot.com/
Lidian posts ads from years ago, and points out the absurdities in them. That would probably be the best way to describe what she does so well. All I know is it provides a good chuckle every time. I particularly enjoy this blog because the ads give such an insight into life from days gone by. I wonder exactly how far back something has to have happened to be considered "days of yore?" Should probably check the Google. She also writes the Virtual Dime Museum blog, another with a historical bent, which is conveniently linked on her blog.

The second blog I wanted to highlight is one I absolutely look forward to reading. It is published twice a week, Wednesdays and Sundays, and is loaded with two of my favorite things, shiny stuff and old stuff. Jenn, of Cabbages also writes this fun blog about thrift store finds and decorating on the cheap. http://thriftshopromantic.blogspot.com/ What I most enjoy, in addition to the shiny stuff, is she usually provides some history on her finds. I know she was surprised to find out a manly man like myself likes reading that stuff, but I assure you, it is darned interesting. Occasionally, there will be frilly bits, but enough history and shiny stuff to keep me interested.

On a side note, the Crotchety Old Lady became a collector of Victorian jewelry because I made a major mistake. That's why it is important for men to read this blog. A couple years ago, we went to a yard sale, and I saw a shiny thing. A nice pendant. I picked it up. It was a buck. Woohoo! I could probably make the Mrs. happy for only a dollar. Sweet.
That began the problem. I gave it to the Mrs., and she loved it. I thought I was golden. Until she researched and realized I made a pretty good find. It was a Victorian garnet, and worth a bit more than the buck I paid. I could sell it, and pocket a tidy profit, or she could take it and me to Atlantique City (one of the largest antique shows on the East Coast) and drag me through miles of jewelry vendors to find rings, bracelets, earrings, chains, and heaven knows what else to accessorize.

At least she bought me lunch.

Some NJ bloggers are cooperating on a serious subject. You can check it out here:
http://thejoyoftoast.blogspot.com/2008/12/this-is-some-serious-stuff.html


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