Tag: history

  • Happy New Year, and new beginnings!

    Lao-Tzu, a Chinese philosopher, had the right idea: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” 2013 has arrived and it’s my lucky 13! It won’t be a journey of a thousand miles per se, but it’s still an adventure I’m looking forward to. Who knows where it’ll go from here? Snovej…

  • For the Love of Buttons!

      “Every button has a story. Every button is a tiny piece of history: a moment in time you can hold in your hand.” – Pam Vasilow (button collector)   I love buttons. I collect them. Buttons are more or less the only collection I have if you don’t count my arts and crafts materials.…