david Chamberlain Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Marbles connect us to our beginnings as the most positively pure of playthings long before we invested them with values - years removed from their ordinary nature. Yet who among us does not remember that one special marble that held a possessive fascination for us, a foretelling of future worth. How we esteemed that trivial plaything, a harbinger of future longings. Even people I talk with who haven't given a thought to marbles in years suddenly come alive. Often I've witnessed a Pavlovian turn of their wrist and trigger-like readiness of their thumb. They're a kid again. And who among us isn't! The wonder, the delight, the keeness of it all. An unearthing discovery, the bringing to light that which had been forgotten - granting an aesthetic to a plaything. Ain't marbles great! .....David Chamberlain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMopar Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Hi Mr Chamberlain, I didn't discover marbles until about 2 years ago, so I consider myself a middle-aged kid...lol My husband tells me of his youthful marble days, which ones he liked to use when playing. They're fun and wonderful and I just love learning about them. Have a great day! :-) Felicia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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