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Fun at the Antiques Mall

Posted on October 4, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

I made another visit to Mohawk Antiques Mall today with my sister, Cheryl. We had a wonderful time wandering around looking at things and chatting. I foolishly did not take any pictures. I wonder if I could find any in my Media Library or Tablet, because I do like to use pictures.

Of course antique, second hand and thrift stores are my favorite places to look for costumes and props. I have no theatrical endeavors pending, unfortunately, but it does not hurt to keep an eye out for future possibilities.

I already have quite a few fancy bags, but there may be room for one more sometime.

I love seeing things I remember from my childhood, especially when it is something I remember from Grandma’s house. These everyday items seem very meaningful to me, but I do not want to wax philosophical.

It was a fun visit. Another good thing about antique stores is that merchandise changes often. So I may make another fun visit soon!

Mohawk Antiques Mall is located at 100 E. Main St., Mohawk, NY, phone number 315-219-5044. They are open Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;, Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesday.

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I Plan to be Fabulous

Posted on October 12, 2019 by mohawkvalleygirl

One thing I re-learn constantly is Don’t Make Plans. They never work out. I could offer countless examples. No wait, I can’t. If I offer examples you can probably count them. Once again I indulge in hyperbole.

Tonight we had rehearsal for Fabulous and Fatal, the murder mystery we are presenting as a fundraiser for the Herkimer County Historical Society on Oct. 18. We brought costumes and props, so I PLANNED to take pictures for this blog post. Did I take any picture? Of course not!

In my defense, nobody was completely in costume. A couple of actors tried on a few pieces, but there was no real photo op. Alas. However, we discussed complete costumes, and I believe we will all be, yes, fabulous.

In hopes of making this a better blog post, I will include a couple of pictures of props that previously appeared in this space.

I may not wear pearls, but my lips might be this red.

I rehearsed with this glass in my hand. Full disclosure: I had wine in it. I may very well have wine in it next Friday as well. Judge me if you are so inclined.

There may be moustaches involved, but bow ties are not planned.

This is the other side of that glass. I love this glass. It was a gift to me from the cast of Leading Ladies, the play I directed at Ilion Little Theatre in — goodness, was it 2016?

I see I am over 200 words. Regular readers know I consider that respectable for a blog post.

Fabulous and Fatal will be presented Friday Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Travel Lodge in Little Falls, NY. Tickets are $30 for dinner and show, available at Herkimer County Historical Society, 315-866-6413.

I’m Not Moldy; I Showered!

Posted on February 7, 2017 by mohawkvalleygirl

Oh dear, time passes quickly when you have to be somewhere at 6:30. Of course this is not always the case. Sometimes I sit here, stare at the clock and think, “Dammit, can’t it be time for rehearsal now? I’m going to be tired at 6:30!” Well, I guess I can say that today, but in fact I have been tired most of the day. Maybe I had too much fun over the weekend. We’ll go with that, because it makes me look like a wild child, not an moldy oldie.

I was late getting home today, because I made a couple of stops. I am searching for costume pieces and props for both Steel Magnolias and Rubbed Out at Ruby’s. I met with no success. The Dollar Store (I think it is actually Family Dollar; they’re all Dollar Stores to me, but this is the one near Wal-Mart in Herkimer, and everything really is a dollar. My favorite kind of dollar store)… I’d better start that sentence over; I got a little lost in my parenthetical comment. The Dollar Store, I was saying, did not even have any play money. I thought they always had play money! They’re toy aisle was shortened. Of all things!

I also went to the Arc Thrift Store next door. I tried on two red evening gowns (I’m Ruby). One fit, but I felt my flab was too lovingly detailed. It was definitely not a 20’s outline. The other one I couldn’t even get on. I mean, maybe I was too fat, maybe I wasn’t. The fact was, I couldn’t get myself into the damn thing. It was a lined sheath, and I could not seem to get myself into both parts at the same time. I would have laughed had I not felt so frustrated. I caught sight of myself in the mirror after I had given up but before I had put my own clothes back on, and I said, “Damn.” I positively must eat less.

When I got back home I was too tired to make the guacamole I had intended for my flat bread sandwich tomorrow (on a whole wheat tortilla, by the way). So I’m afraid it’s Cotto Salami. I’m sure that’s more fattening, but I comfort myself with the thought that it is better than crap out of the vending machine or deep-fried yumminess from the cafeteria (why is my computer underlining “yumminess”? Isn’t that a word? I’ll be damned!).

So that is my Monday Mental Meanderings for the week. Did anybody notice that I did not whine about not being able to make a blog post today? Can I get a brownie point for that ? Mmmm…. brownies. No wonder I’m fat!

Mohawk Valley Girl

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