Anne & I AFTER Mondo's

As we were leaving the restaurant -- I had to take MY OBLIGATORY picture of the Hey Rita tote in the fancy-schmancy restroom. That's us in the mirror and, obviously, we were pretty pleased with ourselves... it really is not easy for us to BOTH STEAL HALF A DAY away from our families and jobs and DO an actual "LUNCH".

WHAT A TREAT!!

After lunch -- we have some time...what to do? what to do? Iowa City is a little jewel of a town. It is unique in many ways but it does two things spectacularly well -- thrift stores and advanced college degrees...

So -- GUESS WHAT WE DID?? Shocker, I know. Me in a thrift store...Ann found an early treasure. Monogrammed linens are always a hit...

This was my BEST BUY of the day -- 16 unopened envelopes of Aunt Martha's embroidery transfers! What a deal -- only $3 for all of 'em...

And this item? Anne is holding the Hey Rita tote on top of a pair of beautiful plastic legs. C'mon -- IT'S ART. For only $10 -- I was REALLY, REALLY tempted!


This is me and Anne on our way home. CONGRATS TO BOTH OF US -- for knowing how important it is to, every now and then, to spend a little old fashioned "girl time"...

LET'S NOT WAIT SO LONG BETWEEN VISITS, BABE!!