Monday, April 27, 2009

Returned

Seeing and visiting with family is probably the best thing about a funeral. Lots of talking and catching up and laughing (or cackling) and eating. Lots and lots of eating. And part of you feels a bit guilty for having so much fun at a funeral. But really, Jay wouldn't have liked it any other way.


One of the many things that amused the family throughout the week was this house my aunt Barbara found down the street from my grandparents' house. Many a family member brought newly-arriving family members on a field trip to view the Crazy Lady House, because really, who else would live in a house like this except a batty, old lady with lots of cats?

My favorite piece of decor is the mannequin on the roof. (Enlarge the picture). I'm pretty sure she comes alive at night.

10 comments:

kelsey said...

oh my goodness!!

i i eee said...

Um, I kind of want to take a vacation there.

Lizbot said...

Is that for real? Oh. My. Goodness. That's got to be against some kind of neighborhood law, like a noise ordinance, except this would need an eyesore ordinance.

heidikins said...

I'm scared.

xox

Jillian said...

Children do not walk past my house, THEY RUN.

Shelby said...

We learned from a neighbor that this lady is only in her 50s. I was surprised by the young-ness of her age. So she must just be crazy!

Sherm said...

I think the lady is more likely to be one of those women who has lots of Marie Osmond dolls, a full collection of bean babies, lots of fake flowers arrangements, wears bright floral day dresses and matching outfits in bright spring colors. If she is married her husband would have matching outfits with her.) This lady would find great joying shopping in the tourist gift shops with all the knick knacks. She likes tole painting, cake decorating and crochets doilies for every day use. She would call you honey or sweetie as she serves you finger sandwiches and pink lemonade. Crazy cat ladies are not so orderly, bright and cheerful. Having lived next a crazy cat lady who buried herbackyard, never watered her lawn, who swore at you when you when into your yard and had cameras posted outside to watch the neighborhood because we were out to get her in her mind. I think I would prefer the crazy garden lady. mom

Jackie B. said...

wow! I can't believe that house is for real. yikes!

Leslie said...

Pure craziness. I think she's the only one keeping yard junk place in business.

Jennica said...

What?! The?! Freak?! That is SO out of control, I am speechless!!! WOW.