tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146928463353478852.post5366888116022835007..comments2021-12-23T04:53:44.566-05:00Comments on American Dream Finder: Thrifty Addiction: Mystery Bags at Cinema Verite Thrift Shop in NYCCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06488301404397970300noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146928463353478852.post-61401242292835580932012-02-07T22:01:18.147-05:002012-02-07T22:01:18.147-05:00Glad you found me Rachel! The shop is closed on Tu...Glad you found me Rachel! The shop is closed on Tuesdays. The charming owner Peter isn't in Monday (a volunteer fills in) but he's there the rest of the week. While I vowed to scale back, the bags have remained rather addictive and I've gotten all kinds of things, though the Rubik's Cube was the most put to use. It's my contribution to the Hell's Kitchen economy and more fun than a cup of Starbucks!<br /><br />He's got a great stand outside with paperbacks for $1. <br /> <br />I think every library should do this. There's so much whimsy and fun in childhood. Why don't we get to partake as adults?Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488301404397970300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146928463353478852.post-59542273348527178112012-02-07T13:40:22.195-05:002012-02-07T13:40:22.195-05:00Yes!! We do all need more whimsy and mystery in ou...Yes!! We do all need more whimsy and mystery in our lives. Passing that little shop today brought me to your blog --and I'm so glad. The shop wasn't open. I didn't see a sign for hours -- which just adds to the mystery. (I was waiting for the library around the corner to open up.) So neat that they wrapped books last year. Didn't love the one J. Weiner book I read, though I've forgotten the title now.Rachelhttp://lastamericanchildhood.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146928463353478852.post-1328741726366530022011-09-12T15:52:51.917-04:002011-09-12T15:52:51.917-04:00Those all sound like fun indulgences. Because I co...Those all sound like fun indulgences. Because I come across books so cheaply (paperbacks are 25 cents at the library book sale and 25 or 50 cents at some thrift shops I go to, a few dollars at most at others), I acquire more than I can read. A book a week goal would help! I loan them out in the meantime. <br /><br />I love to eat out too: at cozy Irish pubs or British tea shops, French bistros, festive Mexican places, diners for comfort food, etc. And I love my weekly lunches at the farm. But my sweetheart Steve points out you are supporting someone's dream tied to the business you give the restaurants and other small businesses. Bringing my own lunch most days does save a small fortune, as does rarely buying coffee.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488301404397970300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146928463353478852.post-81463392653301161662011-09-12T14:17:34.110-04:002011-09-12T14:17:34.110-04:00I would totally go for those mystery bags! What a ...I would totally go for those mystery bags! What a great idea. <br /><br />I have a thing for coloring books, books, eating out and country kitsch. Unfortunately, the eating out can get crazy expensive, so I'm forever trying to reign that one in. Oy.Demandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091293696750606102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146928463353478852.post-15714759392674077122011-09-12T12:20:50.395-04:002011-09-12T12:20:50.395-04:00Thanks Cate! Maybe you could suggest it. :-) I wis...Thanks Cate! Maybe you could suggest it. :-) I wish this would be a regular installment. I love the idea of getting a book you wouldn't normally pick yourself. <br /><br />Owen Meany - The VOICE! Such an inspiration. Thanks again.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488301404397970300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146928463353478852.post-50919601355550569882011-09-11T20:53:33.408-04:002011-09-11T20:53:33.408-04:00I love your library's idea! I would absolutely...I love your library's idea! I would absolutely adore it if my library did something like that.<br /><br />I would ditch Jennifer Weiner in favor of A Prayer for Owen Meany, too. :-)Catehttp://www.catelinden.comnoreply@blogger.com