Collections
The mail just came and nestled between a seed catalog and our credit card bill was a catalog from "H.R. Harmer, Global Philatelic Network". From what I've gathered, they're sellers of fine stamps. Philately is not my thing, it is, however, very much my dad's thing. The only reason I can come up with as to why I received this in the mail is that they've found out how amazing his french stamp collection is, and after unsuccessfully soliciting him directly, they're trying to get to him through his kid. During our last visit a couple of weekends ago, I was there when my mom found out how much one of the stamps she "got" my dad for Christmas a few years ago cost. Whoo boy! That was a good one to be around for! You know what stamp collecting is? Surprisingly expensive. I also think it's a bit dull, especially compared with a truly exciting hobby, like collecting Radio Orphan Annie paraphernalia, *ahem*, so my dad is holding out hope that either Henry or Holly will take up his collection someday. For now, though, they're not allowed anywhere near it.