04.01.08
My New Librarian
Another quirk that I inherited from my parents is the aesthetic sense
for “antiquish” stuff, so when a family friend who has been collecting
knickknacks from all over Europe invited us to his rummage sale
yesterday, we just couldn’t resist the urge to go.
When I
entered the door, my eyes fell on a bronze sculpture of a Grecian
woman, its natural green patina encrusting an elegant face. All at once,
everything else in the room was a blur, and my focus was on her. She
reminded me both of Gaarder’s Floria from Vita Brevis, and my Lady, Sui Generis.
No, she didn’t seem like a goddess to me, she only resembled my idea of
the paradisiac woman that every girl could and should strive to be. Her
left breast emerged from the ancient gown – but un-obscenely, therefore
symbolizing her womanhood even more. “She would certainly make a
crowning accent to my library. If only I could afford such a treasure,”
I thought.
Surprisingly, the price tag only equaled that of an
original Precious Moments figurine and we were positive that her value
was definitely more than that… so I took her home to become the keeper of my books. =)
Although
we must be aware that material treasures are ephemeral, I have to admit
that they can also cause some happiness…
but ONLY momentarily.
