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Heirloom - A

bland, tatty, old vase no monetary value mantel’s pride of place ------------------------------------ (C) John C Michaels, March 2017

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/26/2017 3:50:00 PM

It's like the other one in meaning. I like it very much.

John Michaels
Date: 4/2/2017 5:40:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. I put together a third version, but thought it a bit much!!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/26/2017 5:21:00 AM

Good Morning John. How very true. My mothers mantle is overstocked with such pride. However, the mantle does tell a story as does your entry. Well done

John Michaels
Date: 3/26/2017 6:38:00 AM

Thanks, Lisa... I think we all have sentimental things like that!