Sometimes being a collector is about more than 'things'. The things, items, objects or whatever, I collect are my way of filling my environment with reminders of what I value. Not material value in this case but what I consider success - being happy, loving, and enjoying living. Looking at beautiful reminders of the lives others have enjoyed makes me feel I am perpetuating past happiness. An old chipped teacup has been kept for 100 or more years for a reason. Happy or emotional memories are linked to every old bit in my home..why else weren't these things discarded long ago?
Besides 'things', I enjoy pets. I love creating an environment where they are happy and free to express their natural behaviours. Silkie hens are driven to breed and mother...I let them do that to their hearts content and our little family reaps the cute benefits.
