Indescribable Things

Some of my favorite things are indescribable. The other day my friend and neighbor S. stopped by to show me some of the jewelry she’s been making. Exquisite little delicacies of wire and stone, that she spins like silk. She also had with her a small copper plate engraved on both sides with lettering, monogramming and decorative motifs. It looks like a tiny printing plate. She found it while treasure hunting and we figure it was used to practice etching on perhaps. In any case, who cares! It totally took my breath away. And she gave it to me. Yup, for keeps. It reminds me of one of my favorite possessions: this monogrammed silver dance card from the late 1800s, which over the years I restring to wear differently. Above that is the copper plate that S. gave me. Another indescribable favorite added to my collection.