My Input On The Antique Bottle Show…

..so worth it.

There’s one booth every year that has the best prices on old Milk of Magnesia bottles, very small bottles AND lavender bottles. I’m not your typical, avid bottle connoisseur in the sense that there are many bottles out there worth a lot of money but I just can’t rationalize putting those on my “outdoor” sculptures. There are beautiful, rare bottles out there worth bou cou bucks,  but it’s nice to see them, I don’t have to possess them. It’s just a great place to be if you like glass…period. So many different forms, shapes, colors and time frames…like the old soda bottles that had a rubber and metal gasket in the 1800’s. And don’t get these guys started…...they can tell you ALL ‘bout dis and dat!  No, actually, do get em started and you’ll learn a lot. There’s a passionate frenzy to be felt at any “antique” function. Acknowledging our past makes the present so much more bearable. We are so spoiled with our technology.
    OK, time for bed, BUT I must share a tidbit of random, useless information ......and this doesn’t concern glass or bottles…..this information is timeless and comforting….it concerns hot chocolate. I’m planting a seed right now that will get you to try this little concoction because if you ever have a bad day, a cold day (like this time of year), or you just need a hug when no one is around…..make a mug of hot chocolate, only don’t fill it to the top. Leave room for “stuff”..like a pinch of coriander, a fresh grating of nutmeg and a splash of vanilla. I’m serious. And then add mini marshmallows, stir to get the mallows wet and then put in the microwave until you start to see the whites puff up (about 25 seconds). Stir everything and if it’s too hot to drink, add cold milk. Enjoy!!! I’m serious…there’s nothing better than this, other than a real hug from your grandma. Um, well, I’m sure there will be debate on that one. You know what I mean.