Yep, its a voo doo doll. I have several. I think they are just cool, great and different. And fun. Rarely does anyone say anything about him. In fact the only person who has ever mentioned him was someone I was having lunch with one day and she said "what is that" Voo Doo Doll I replied. She just looked at me and said okay. I said I like him and he stays with me. My purse sits on my desk sometimes. No one says anything or notices.
Okay, maybe I'm a little quirky. I like being different. I have a different persona for whatever the occasion calls for. Sometimes I allow two to merge. I behave and dress in a professional way at work. I wear comfy leggings at home. At a fiber event, I'm really happy wearing a long skirt. I made a good hippie. I was raised as a proper officer's daughter back in the day. However my dad relished my uniqueness and encouraged it. I felt lucky and blessed that he allowed me to forge my own path (as long as it was legal). So yes, I have voo doo dolls almost one for every purse or knitting bag I carry . . . and I gotta get some more now that I think about it.
I was at the market at lunch time today grabbing something to scarf down. The cashier saw my bag and reached out to touch and said what the heck is that? A voo doo doll I replied. He said why? I said because I think they are great. The woman behind me got a little upset. He got a little upset and stepped back. I looked at him and said they are not bad nor are they evil.. The lady behind me said it was very strange and wrong.
I almost said thank you. But I think that would have gone over her head. They were still discussing the matter as I walked out.
I also carry my keys on a lanyard that said bail bondsman on them with the 800 number. One of our friends is a bail bondsman and I am glad to offer free advertising for him. Plus it's bright orange and black so I find it amusing. I get a lot of comments about my key chain. People laugh and then ask why I would carry such a thing. Why not? It got your attention and I like it.
Every day just confirms to me that I need to move away from the city and people. Yep, I'm sure there's gossip and pettiness and all the rest in a small town. But on my land, I can sit on the porch and enjoy the silence and maybe if I'm lucky I'll become the weird woman who comes into town sometimes.
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