This morning it was off to the thrift store with another box of 'stuff'. Needless to say I went in and had a lovely browse around. I found a .50 pillowcase with pumpkins on it and also a rectangular pillow that was the right size to insert. Voila!! My $2 Autumn pillow.
I also picked up this little (pun intended) book of a mere 100 pages by Jean Little. It's one of hers that I haven't read ( and I've tried to read every one of the 50some books she has written). If you're not familiar with this author here are a few things about her.
from the internet...
Jean Little, an award-winning author of children’s literature and two
autobiographies, passed away at the age of 88 on April 6, 2020. Born
with scarred corneas, she was declared legally blind and spent her life
portraying characters who were faced with similar challenges. Little
wrote more than 50 books and explored themes including physical and
emotional challenges. Despite the sadness faced by many of her
characters, she emphasized the resilience that can be found in
children.
Little attended a regular school. “Jean was very bright,” “She did not find the schoolwork overly challenging, but the children
were cruel to her. They threw stones at her and chased her because she
was different. She didn’t make any friends until she got to high
school.”
Thanks for visiting.
Far Side: My new washer does not have a sanitize feature.
Cute pillow! I find a lot of seasonal stuff while out thrifting. Great prices :)
ReplyDeleteGood deal on the pillow case and pillow.
ReplyDeleteI have never read any of her books or have even heard of her. How sad that the kids were cruel to her.
Beautiful pillow and great deal, too! Is that a cat I see trying to hide beneath the pillow? :)
ReplyDeleteNope. That's just a Teddy Bear.
DeleteI am not familiar with Jean Little's work, but her life story is both heart breaking and uplifting.
ReplyDeleteSorry you do not have a sanitize feature on your washer. Guess you could boil water on the stoveto put in the washer:(
ReplyDeleteWas a bit saddened reading about Jean Little. Love Autumn, Halloween has been big by tradition in my family for generations and, of course, I am growing my own pumpkin.
ReplyDeleteVery cute pillow and the price was right! Eleven more days of August, then the season of pumpkin everything begins!
ReplyDeleteI am not familia either but that it sounds sad.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Children can be little beasts to each other unless they are taught, I have found. Poor Jean Little. I'm glad you found one of her books for you collection.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a sanitise function on a washing machine; something else to look into! Did you usd it? Will you miss it?
You got a nice pillowcase and how fortunate to find the right size pillow at the same time. I'm ready for pumpkin spice everything.
ReplyDeleteAgain a fine treasure you found! This is your talent - - - - I love, how you celebrate with decorations the different times of the year
ReplyDeleteJean Little was such a lovely writer I think a lot of writers are hurt when their kids and that's why their books are so great! Very cute pillow
ReplyDeleteNice to know that someone is familiar with Jean Little but seeing as she is a Canadian writer maybe that accounts for the fact that she is little known.
DeletePoor Jean. Children can be so cruel. Love your pillow for autumn. It's been a hot summer for sure. We didn't find any relief in our travels at all. We got home yesterday afternoon and it's still humid and icky here too. Blogger is still not cooperating for me and won't let me post but I plan to keep commenting on here and stay in touch with my friends. You can always email me at queenbetsy2@gmail.com if you would like to. My blogging days may have come to an end.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy