A little 1952 reward

I don't buy myself things often.

I'm not a gadget person or someone who buys the latest things. I make sure all the money goes first and foremost into paying bills and the kids' daycare tuition. I'm not going to act like I'm a saint or anything. These are the things that need to get done first and foremost, so I do them.

I'm not big into actual shopping either. I refuse to go to a store unless it's something I know I need. Then I know I can go in and out and be done with it. On the other hand, my wife will go into a store with nothing in mind, and still emerge with a bunch of stuff.

Recently though, I decided to treat myself to something I've wanted for a long time. I waited patiently and found one for a good price, and I pounced:

Now, my Phil Rizzuto collection is complete! I have every single Topps base issue of Rizzuto. Most are in disaterous shape, but a few are decent. The '52 is actually pretty good. It does have a couple small creases and fuzzy corners, but by no means is it all beat to hell. It's a black back, and I don't anticipate adding a red back any time soon. I don't feel incomplete without it.

Here's the whole family!