Collections

     Everyone in their life at some point in time has had a collection. When we're young collections are usually easily stored in a shoe or cigar box, to be pulled out at anytime to enjoy.  I remember small collections when I was young (crystal animals, music boxes, etc.) but I don't recall when the penchant for collecting stopped.   I do however recall being struck by a picture in a magazine of magnifying glasses on display. I think it was the blue green reflection off the lens that was just too pretty. 
     In an effort to start my collection I headed to a local antique store in search of my magnifying glass.  The clerk was good enough to tell me that they can be hard to come by, as a single purchase, as often times they are sold as a set with a letter opener, and so useful that they are rarely given up by the owner.  How extremely lucky it was that I found a small magnifying glass with an antler handle with sterling silver trim. Since my first purchase I have received some as gifts, and have added another from my travels.  I hope in time the collection will grow along with the memories of my found treasures.