The runt of the litter My husband and I love to go to local auctions. We’ve found a lot of interesting and unusual things for a fair price. One night at auction I spied this odd-looking lamp in the corner. The runt of the litter, but I fell in love! Very unique, constructed by somebody’s hands, no doubt. A cake pan base with a cheese grater for a trunk, topped with a spaghetti colander as the lampshade. Wow! What a find! I asked the auctioneer’s assistant to bring it up front for bidding. My husband, who thought it was hideous ugly, said “You’ve go to be kidding!” I responded with “It’s got character.” I’ll admit I was nervous when the bidding started. I thought somebody else would want it and outbid me. Least of my worries! When I heard the auctioneer finally say “Well, won’t anybody even give $5 for this odd-looking lamp?” I held up my card, slightly embarrassed. But I must admit it looks good in our kitchen, especially on spaghetti night. One man’s discard is another man’s delight. Pia Prince, Tryon |
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