May 23rd

Weather: pleasant, but the skies were starting to look ominous by the time we headed home. The weather radio greeted our arrival with news that we were under a tornado watch again this afternoon.
Amount spent: $19.75
Comments:

• (black) case for (pieces below it) Ryobi laser level and accessories--$5
• brown purse--$1
• Singer sewing machine, Fashion Mate 360--$5
• hanging scale, weighs up to 50 lbs (under the purse)--$1
• 2 small rectangular Pyrex bowls--50 cents/both
• deadbolt/doorknob locks without keys--free
• round alarm clock--25 cents
• hat with LED flag--$1
• 7 x 50 binoculars (and case)--$4
• book, softcover, D-Day, by Stephen Ambrose--50 cents
• book, hardcover, A Brief History of Time, by Stephen Hawking--50 cents
• book, hardcover, All About Modern Warships--50 cents
• piece of yellow shiny fabric--50 cents

Atticus was fascinated with the line from the laser level! He loves chasing it. So does Rita. Bella watched it for a couple of minutes, then moved her attention to Joe, who was projecting the line around the room. It seems like she has it figured out...