Why not embrace the strange and sometimes absurd vibe that has defined 2020? It can lead to some interesting developments. Below is an edited list of some fun items that are probably not on anyone’s list, but will put a smile on their faces, nonetheless.
“If you light a lamp for someone else, it will also brighten your path.” Buddha
Large Buddha candle that looks like a ceramic sculpture $16.50.
“As I ate the oysters…& drank the wine…I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy & make plans.” Hemingway
Books with suggestions about how to eat oysters and drink wine. Plans are up to you.
“And I think to myself- what a wonderful world.” Louis armstrong
Puzzle about street food of the world 19.99. Flashcards that educate kids and remind adults that ours is truly a beautiful world $12.99.
“…I am convinced that the only people worthy of consideration in this world are the unusual ones.” The Scarecrow
True dat, Scarecrow! Baselisk letterpress notebook $15. Sailor Jerry coin purse $4.50. Brain eraser (with specimen jar) $5.99.
“buying something on sale is a very special feeling. In fact the less I pay for something, the more it is worth to me.” Rita Rudner
All sets 25% off through December!
“This fruity pebble that ya dealin’ with I ain’t ya average jabroni. I’m like a big purple pinwheel, Rock, so go ahead and blow me.” John Cena
What, those are mandalas not pinwheels on these journals? Large mandala (pinwheel) leather journal $32.50. Small $21.
“sharing presumes and creates equality.” clementine wamariya
Hat Not Hate kit with ez-knit loom $24.99. One to keep and one to give away!
“life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” Kierkegaard
Kaweco Decades pens $70 each. For recording all your deep reflections on the year 2020.
Please remember, that while for some the year was a chance for changes and appreciating different things, for others it was pretty much just a wheelbarrow full of s**t. Consider acknowledging those who are enduring true hardship by making a donation to Second Harvest food bank.
May you have a warm place to put your feet, food on your table, people to visit, and much more laughter in the coming year!
Painting I made while visiting my cousin’s farm. After she made me clean out the chicken coop!