BLRobinson

Antiques-

     Antiques are mostly dust catchers- good for little else other than requiring periodic dusting and cleaning. There are exceptions that I do enjoy, though, either for their aesthetic appeal or because of their history. Some token that my children gave me for example, or an item that belonged to an ancestor of mine. A pellet-rifle that was made in Czechoslovakia that belonged to my grandfather, who died before I was born, would fit into this category, as would the small pewter figurine that my oldest son gave me when he was a child that depicts an adult bending down to pick up a small child.

    Collecting vases or china, etc. simply because other people think they are worth money… is stupid, a waste of space, and a fine display of coveting. Sorry, but if you aren’t actually using it for something…or it brings you peace of mind… it’s just junk.