+++++ Art is a many splendored thing + + + + +

A friend gave me these years ago and they are so stunning in the quality of the workmanship.

The details are fabulous.

She put birthday greetings in the mouth of one -and there they still are!

Consider that each of these in probably no larger than a big marble.

That makes the artistry of these amazing, indeed.

I wish I knew the person who created these tiny fine works of art…

Collecting art does not have to be fancy or expensive.   It just has to be appreciated.

Sometimes at Goodwill, I see the most  gawd-awful amateur art – and I have to step back and tell myself that the maker must have had joy in the process.

And having joy is what it is all about.  I am sure that we are made to be joyous – – just look at how babies laugh and THERE is the joy that needs to be reclaimed  on a daily basis.

So get out there today and find yourself a little piece of joy.