Tuesday Note

Overall, I'm amazed at how much the same things are here as in US.  I've been looking for trinkets to bring home, and I find the same stuff in the shops as we have in the US.  Lots of Made in China crap, just like at home.  Last weekend I went into downtown Bendigo and explored the antique shops and gift shops and was surprised to find that the antique shops here have same stuff as at home.  I saw some of the very same stuff I've seen in the states, and much of it looks like it came from my grandmothers house.  I guess grandmother's houses are global in the 'stuff' content.  I'm not sure why this surprised me, but I didn't realize how global kitzch and old crap really are!  Still searching for some kitzch that is unique to Australia!