Knit a bit on a sock but the wait wasn’t too long.
Look at the fun display on the counter.
An aquarium without fish! But all the items they have fished out of tires. Some very Big Tires. What a collection. Besides screws and nails I saw a part of a pair of scissors.!
And it’s Tina who is responsible for the creative idea, although some of the guys tease and claim it was their idea!
THINGS WE FISH OUT OF TIRES
Here’s a quick video of my knitting and the game show on tv snd a great painting by an artist named Rita who painted North Hills businesses and just gave the paintings to the business years ago. I was able to find the artist’s name as Tina said she had painted Isaly’s, too. Here’s what I found “
Although her art is not mentioned in her obituary linked here it has to be
Rita Putnak-Kusenko who painted iconic Pittsburgh scenes, including the Isaly’s Dairy Store at North Hills Village in May1957. Her work is known for capturing local North Hills small businesses and nostalgic, familiar scenes, reflecting the neighborhood charm of the area. She is remembered for documenting local scenes in this way.
“…Large Outdoor park(Dorothea Dix• Park Raleigh North Carolina ) with wooden sculptures made with repurposed wood meant to fade with the passage of time.”
Kristin F. Says “I wanted to comment…they weren’t scary at all…on the contrary, they were all quite calming…especially finding them in the woods.”
*“Dorothea Lynde Dix was a 19th century reformer and advocate for the mentally ill and imprisoned. Her tireless efforts to expose inhumane conditions and champion humane standards led to the establishment of over 30 hospitals in the US and Europe.”
Last week at the Community Center I saw an old cookbook on the “Free Table” so I brought it home and found a handwritten recipe and a newspaper clipping and had fun going through the pages. It was from Lake Charles. Louisiana first printing in 1965
Found inside The handwritten recipe Notes: Raggedy Ann Salt Ornament a Pea Salad and Cornflake Macaroons A Party ! Sounds good to me Do you like Okra?
Blog follower dc did the research and shared this info in a comment but I thought it should be in the body of the post
The 4 women artists featured in the Carnegie International are:
Maya Lin: Known for her environmental works and memorials, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Miriam Cahn: A Swiss artist recognized for her powerful paintings and drawings that address themes of gender and violence. Mona Hatoum: A Palestinian-British artist whose work often explores themes of displacement and identity through various media. Maja Bajević: A Bosnian artist whose installations and performances reflect on cultural identity and social issues. This representation highlights ongoing discussions about gender equality in the art world, as noted by the Guerrilla Girls, who pointed out the historical underrepresentation of women artists in major exhibitions.
The Irish Design Center on Craig Street in Oakland neighborhood is a bit of Ireland in Pittsburgh.
Supporting small business by showcasing the highlights of the store!
I bought some Gooseberry Preserves and a sheep key ring, some Irish afternoon tea. A great place to shop for gifts.
Thanks for accompanying me as I browse through the store.
Saturday I had a selfie fest as I toured my own city Sweaters Belleek China Waterford Crystal Lace Beans and Mushy Peas Pottery HandknitsSweaters and Clothing Hats Gorgeous throws Yarn Pinhead OatsWoven Scarves and Leather Belts BaaaaaaJewelry
