I would like to get better at taking pictures, however, and since I brought home a whole new handful of toys from the thrift store over the weekend, what better subject matter to practice on?
I think these first two are a pair of mini boat oars. I liked that they are tied together.
They aren't very heavy or very thick, but they produce a nice little sting and are easy to use for fast light spanking.
This next is a mini cheese board, for slicing and serving cheese. It's a bit more substantial, being thicker and made from a good dense hardwood. The round shape and small size make it the perfect tool for paddling the sit spots. This one packs a bit of "ouch".
But my favorite find of the weekend was the geisha paddle.
The wood is very light and not too thick, just over a quarter of an inch, but it packs a sting, even over clothing. And it's just so beautiful. The geisha is very detailed. The reverse side is painted:
Very likely by hand, I think. In fact the whole paddle looks hand made, and possibly homemade. One of my favorite things about picking up thrift store finds is that you get things that are so unique and one of a kind.
I have a fascination with geishas. I've always thought they were beautiful and graceful. I read through two copies of Memoirs of a Geisha until they fell apart. I'm skeptical of how factual the book may be, but despite their circumstances it seemed the women could wield quite a bit of power and did so with charm and grace. In particular I loved the scene in the book when Sayuri makes a young man drop a tray full of lunch boxes using only her gaze. There is something thrilling about having that kind of power.
This paddle had to come home with me.
In the weeks to come I hope to get some pictures of items I've brought home in the past, but for now I think this will do.
One more good reason to support your local thrift store.
Ms. Betty
