Lazy Saturday

So, having soaked my lovely new/old Kelsey press in lemon juice for days, scrubbed with WD-40 and used up rolls and rolls of paper towels....well, it still looks a little dirty. I hemmed and hawed, stamped my foot, had a bit of a hissy fit (those who know me can probably picture this scene).

And THEN----- I accepted the fact that it's still a useful piece of metal, and it just won't ever be perfect again. Oh, how hunks of iron imitate life...

On this beautiful Saturday in Maine, I found myself with no press cleaning tasks to complete. Needing to keep myself busy, I decided to paint the trim of my apartment doorways and read a few books. Yes, you read that correctly. I read multiple books today. On the couch, in the sun, on the deck, in my bed... I read two books. Need to go to the library again...how sad.

On the upside, I had a promising job interview on Friday so maybe I'll soon have a job! Then I really CAN afford to go to Letterpress Things in Chicopee, MA and buy some "things" I need to actually get started printing. Or pay my bills. That would be good.