Object Stories: Memory, Meaning, and Keepsakes

You’ve probably got something in your house that looks ordinary to everyone else—but to you, it’s a story. A chipped mug. A souvenir spoon. A game-worn jersey, or a matchbook from a bar that isn’t there anymore. These objects aren’t special because of what they’re worth. They’re special because of what they’ve witnessed. Today’s story comes with wood glue, nicks in the finish, and maybe a loose leg or two. But it might also come with dust, velvet, enamel, brass, or sticker residue. We’re talking about the kind of objects that carry more than just weight. They hold memory, meaning, […]