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“The purpose – where I start – is the idea of use. It is not recycling, it’s reuse.” Issey Miyake
I went to the local op shop
to glimpse the passing of my life
in a multitude of styles and colours,
unboxed memories in
this museum of moments,
a house of bargains,
all recycled love
wondering where to home,
I took nothing tangible
but I left with joy
and the stirrings
of my childhood.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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In the times i needed most, I WAS ALONE. Real life stories through my life that hopefully can enspire someone struggling.
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My original blog got too big. Time to downsize.
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Terrific! I love this – “unboxed memories in/this museum of moments”
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I was struck by that line as well.
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Thank you Liz.
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They’re amazing places, I often soak them up, thank you Robert.
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Oh i love how you got this inspiration from a bargain shop
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Thank you Mich, yes, aren’t they amazing places.
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Yes they are ..i remembered i went to a thrift shop years ago and bought a pre loved bag…as i arrive home i checked out the inside of the bag..it has a secret pocket which literally has cash…😁
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Windfall, the joy, 🙂
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indid they are a jumble of memories … and my preferred shopping precinct!
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You never know what you’ll be able to repurpose 🙂
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lol my wardrobe and most of my possessions… only new thing was tiny but in a year I’ve made many changes 🙂
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A living repurposing really 🙂
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The best purchase possible… to leave with joy!
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Absolutely Gina.
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I love being immersed in joyful memories, and old styles sure do that. Beautiful poem. Thanks for taking me with you on your shopping trip. One thing I’m glad I don’t have anymore is my platform shoes. Ha! =) Did you have any unfortunate fashion choices? ♥.
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I resisted the dubious allure of platform shoes, fortunately.
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Hehe you’re the smart cookie in the bunch I see. I crumbled at fashion and spent a year’s babysitting money on the horrors. Ugh! 😀 ♥.
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Ah, those halcyon days 🙂 the things we did.
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For love (of fashion). I love that word halcyon. It’s like it comes with it’s own specific color. ♥.
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It sure does 🙂
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Well done, I had platforms and bell bottoms lol.
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I was on the Indian toe sandal side of the spectrum. Or barefoot.
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with flowers?
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No flowers, too complicated.
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Lol, yes, so few bothered here, except at special events.
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Platforms, bell bottoms, cravats, Paisley, ruffle shirts, purple jacket, an amazing time.
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That paints a vivid picture. Cravats huh? *grinning* Do you remember elephant pants (bell bottoms)? So silly but I loved mine swish swish swish …TRIP. ♥.
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I do, but they weren’t as popular over here, I did notice them, you couldn’t miss them really, they stood out 🙂
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They really did. I took the teasing because I knew I was in fashion and looked amazing, just like on TV! ♥.
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Yes, they were amazing, and for the brave souls who ventured forth – well done for not being fearful.
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Thank you for being so kind. Brave is not exactly the word I was thinking to describe the youngster I was. =) *hugs* ♥.
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🙂 pleasure
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LoL! I remember some of the shops here. Fashion last seen in old catalogues. Rurality has its own fashion. But leaving with joy is the best ever. Michael
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Lol, yes, a cornucopia of other people’s dreams clung to until the big clear out. 🙂
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You always take us on a journey down memory lane, into ourself and outside ourselves
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Ah yes, the reflective and reflexive.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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A bargain 🙂
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And my never ending
walk-in wardrobe 😎
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Lol, too many things 🙂
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