A Word A Day Keeps the Dr. Away: superannuated

7/11/11

superannuated

superannuated: too old for use, work, service, or a position; antiquated or obsolete

I spent my weekend restoring this antique chair that Alby and I found for $15! I mended two holes in the leather, put in all new backing, and refinished the wood in the same dark tint. I'm quite proud of my accomplishment, not to brag or anything. There really is something deeply gratifying about bringing new life to old things. In the same trip to find this chair, I also acquired a beautiful yellow glass-wear piece and a few old postcards from Atomic Treasures and Once Upon a Time respectively.

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Eat My Words

I was once prescribed to keep a journal. I was told, write anything down- mundane occurrences, incoherent thoughts, complete nonsense- ramble on and on if I must. I did such and quickly found "what a power there is in words; later for those who hear them, but first for the one who finds them; a healing power, a solution, like the breaking of a barrier" [ayn rand]. I learned that "it helps to write it down even if you then cross it out" [nada surf]. I mean, think about it...most great authors wrote from a place of pain, their words laden with suffering, but through this inked art form I would like to think that a shred of health and sanity was salvaged just by sharing their words. and to that I dedicate this blog.