Yesterday I spent a few hours purging my cupboards. I didn’t do so to make room for an influx of Christmas gifts, rather I was trying to find a place to store my griddle. In doing so I came across a cabinet that was stocked with flower vases—-dozens of flower vases–in all shapes and sizes. Until yesterday I had never taken inventory of my vases and wondered how I had accumulated so many. (I always complain that I NEVER get flowers so how could I have amassed such a large collection?) I deduced that many were leftover from birthday, anniversary … Continue reading →