Kate and her kin

Yesterday I met Kate’s family. Really, they were quite nice. In fact, I liked them! They treated me with a friendliness and respect that I’m happy to receive (even though I was feeling disaffected, discordant and distant).

We met over a garage sale of her grandma’s. Lovely old sets of china and ceramic. Collectors perfume bottles. Fantastic vinyl LPs - “An Accordian In Paris” among others!

I loved it, and hussled like a salesman on commission. I think I netted about $4!

I met the mum (lovely), the aunts (lovely), the cousin from Melbourne (lovely and interesting coz she makes clothes) and her gorgeous baby. I got a cuddle from baby, but it didn’t last long: she wanted to play with me, not cuddle with me. C’est la vie. I was happy that Gradma approved my job.

Despite all that good feeling, I still longed to be alone. Such a shame! I could’ve seen myself enjoying it more.