Treasure hunting

Sunday, May 7, 2023

I spent my day going through boxes, finding treasure… and trash.

I finished going through all the boxes in my soon-to-be art studio… aka, my Grandpa’s old wood shop… aka, my Grandma’s old quilt shop. Once again, I found some of the weirdest, most awesome, and nostalgic things. My Grandpa’s old umpire mask from when my dad was in Little League. My Great-Grandmother’s death certificate. Yearbooks from my Grandparent’s time at Oregon State. Christmas ornaments from the 70’s. Encyclopedias from the 60’s. My Aunt’s Miss County sash from the 70’s. Pens that were probably haven’t been used in 30 years. Paints that were long dried up. I left with a backseat full of heirlooms, covered in grime. and a head full of long forgotten memories.

All I really want is to bring my Grandma back.