The Family Jewels

Back on this post I erroneously claimed that I had given two items, currently on my sister's desk (and one underneath), to my mother as Christmas presents. I assumed that my sister had rescued them from a trip to the Goodwill store or some worse fate when we moved dad out of his apartment. If …

Trinkets, Knick-Knacks, and Doodads

I am writing this in my sister's office where she keeps all her music and teaching aids. On the desk are two items that I find myself starring at when my mind is on the way from here to there or on nothing in particular. One is a sculpture (sculpture? Actually it's a bit kitschy …