“Collections collect collectors. It doesn’t work the other way around. A certain object misses its own kind and communicates that to some person who surrounds it with rhyming items; these become at first a quorum, then a selective, addictive madness.” – Allan Gurganus
This collection started with one mug, just one mug, which was a total novelty, as at the time Starbucks was something new for us. It grew with one mug at a time, until there was not enough space in the cupboard. So, I had to get a board, which was only half full…so naturally I had to collect more mugs. Now that the board is full, I have to resist the urge to buy a new mug as I have realized that it has become an addictive collection of ‘things’ that I am sure no one will appreciate inheriting one day! Grateful that at least someone in our family has had the privilege of traveling to each of the places the mug represents.
That’s a delicate collection to protect!