This means it’s officially Spring, right?
Month: March 2012
Old Negatives
These are some of my grandpa’s old 35mm negatives. They’re mostly from the 1950s. I’m guessing the film was just left in canisters all these years, because it’s badly curled. I’m scanning the photos, then putting the strips of negatives back onto sleeves, alternating the direction of the curl with each one. They’re still lumpy, but they’re lying kinda sorta flattish. When I’m finished, I’ll weigh them down and they should be flattened in about 30 years, give or take.
At the Dentist
Why do I keep making 8am dental appointments? That’s way too early to have people poking around in your mouth.
Grandma Jeanne
Before
After
This is another photo my grandpa took of grandma. So far I haven’t unearthed the negative. The photo is pretty beat up, but a little Photoshopping tidied it up.
Bosslady
She’s been in twice to tell me it’s time for bed. I think she’s getting annoyed.
Jewelry Box
I’ve had this since I was a kid. She originally had a ostrich feather boa around her neck, but that died of mysterious causes years ago. She’s also missing an eyelid.
The Penny Jar
I’m a penny hoarder. I just can’t bring myself to spend them. It annoys the crap out of the cafeteria cashier. Every morning I get a cup of water, which is 42¢, and I refuse to give him exact change. Sometimes he gets so irritated that he rolls his eyes and covers the two cents himself. I refuse to feel guilty for taking money out of his pocket, because it’s not like I’m asking for a hand-out. I want the three cents in change. So I guess sometimes we’re mutually vexed with each other.
Alive and Kicking
I have the Black Thumb of Doom, but somehow I have managed to keep this poor plant alive.
Old Buttons
I inherited a bunch of old buttons from a family friend who passed away. Thank you, Catherine!
Coffee
This corner of the kitchen smells really good.
red paper boat 