Some time ago I posted this stem that belongs to my pal Mary Lou from Thunder Bay.  It was the sole piece left from her deceased mom.

I have never had any luck identifying the piece.  The needle etch is not particularly remarkable in any way, nor is the blank/shape.  But of course she loves it and I would like to find additional pieces to give to her.

Now I like the needle etches, but of course cannot remember if I own them already, or if they look anything like this glass.

I picked up two of these stems recently, thinking that they were a match to Mary Lou’s glass.  Of course they obviously are not!

Even if the blank was different, the etch is not similar, other than it is also a needle etch.

And….then I am trolling through photos and discover that I likely have this etch in a water goblet.  Can’t recall if the blank is the same.  Likely older pieces, but not for Mary Lou.  Additions to the unknown etch museum!

I am not ashamed, abashed or reluctant to state that I am 57 years old.  I like my age and the alleged wisdom and maturity that is supposed to come with age.  I can’t swear to this wisdom and maturity, but I do admit to being pleased with where I am with my life and loves.

This is the very long intro to posting an unknown etch (that I have long owned) while watching All in the Family.

For any youngsters who read this post, and have never seen nor heard of this show…you have missed something special.

This show’s long run dealt with every issue of our times – racism, ageism, homophobia, divorce, rape, abortion, feminism, draft dodging, war, politics, infidelity, relationships, marriage – using humor, incredulity, fine acting, wonderful, rich characters and realism.

I watch old tv.  Maybe it’s a sign of age, but I find modern tv so ridiculous for the most part.  I don’t get reality shows at all.  Where is the ‘reality’?

Anyway I digress.  I watched the show…Edith was fired for comforting a dying patient at the Sunshine Home….and I had tears in my eyes…while I was posting these photos.

Not much to say about the glasses.  Unknown etch – I’ve had them for a long time.   no idea of provenance.  Not the greatest quality of glass, but nice nonetheless.

But check out All in the Family….