to the best of his recollection

Through the rolling hills of Kansas we went this past weekend.  Me, armed with a muffin man latte* and Chris with a bottle of water.  We headed in a westerly direction with plans to stop in a few spots to see what we could see. 

In Paxico, population 221, we found lots.  For example, if you are in need of an old metal bucket, a corn shucker, an outdated calendar, or a pair of ice skates, you can get them on Main street. 

The flags were flying and the window boxes were all spiffed up in anticipation of our arrival.  I think they do that for everyone, but we appreciated it to be sure. 

There were ceremonial robes from some sort of fraternal lodge, hats, shields, and spears included.  What DID they do with those things anyway?

An old Hamilton Beach stand mixer was calling my name but I turned a deaf ear.

I could not think of a reason to buy a toy cash register, a soft monkey, or a canteen.  But I did snatch the holy water bottle up lickety-split the minute I set eyes on it.  

The fellow behind the counter, who was playing cards with his buddy to pass the time, told me it had been blessed by the pope.  At least he thought so.  To the best of his recollection. 

 * a muffin man latte is made with a bit of carmel and a bit of gingerbread syrup.  They may be purchased at Z's Divine Espresso in Lawrence.  In addition to the 2 locations on their website, there is one on West 31st street by the Sonic Drive-In.   If you drive to Lawrence just to get one of these and do not one single solitary other thing, you will not be sorry. 

Comments

[Maureen]

I think I would need a double 'muffin man latte' driving over those hills. Roads like that give me a 'carnival ride tummy'. But a hot water blessed by the Pope would cure all ills or it would depending on what pope it was...

[maryk]

I wish I had seen that mixer calling my name. that is exactly like the one my mom had when I was growing up. she used it for probably 35-40 years until I bit the dust. then replaced it with a kitchen aide that didn't last even half that long.

[karen]

Seems a ceremonial robe would've been in order.
1. You could sit on the porch and have a cocktail
2.Would have made a lovely outfit for you and Mary Ann to travel in on your next adventure.
3. Halloween perfection.
You best go back.

[SusanS]

That was my mom's old mixer. She mangled her hand in it when she was making fruitcake cookies and I called her to tell her I was getting a divorce. I think she mangled her hand on purpose to take her mind off of the fact she was gonna have to tell the world she had a divorcee for a daughter.

Also, is that holly in the holy water jar? You clever thing, you.