Magpie 25-The Collector

I am a collector of sorts
all sorts of odd stuff
from door knobs to rock quartz
and old locks and enough!

Memories guide my fixation
of texture and feel
and there is some frustration
of what will appeal

to my hand and my pocket
into which they will slip
I love it! Don't knock it!
It's a treasure trip

A habit of aquisition
this curious part of my life
it's a tangible condition
that causes no strife.

Day Four in Oaxaca

Color. Everywhere . Colorful and delicious food . Colorful buildings.
Gorgeous colorful art. Even the graffiti can be artistic here………..
Today we wandered (of course) and found more shops and museums
open. We went to the Oaxaca Stamp and Money Museum. Fascinating.
We discovered the weaving studio where Arnulfo Mendoza works. He
is a fabulous artist. We were fortunate to be able to meet him and talk
for some time. Tomorrow we will go to Ocotlan to see the local market
there and to hopefully find the Three Sisters homes. They make wonderful
clay sculptures such as the Devil with Skulls seen here in a photograph.

Yesterdays lunch/dinner of mini tostados with

guacamole,lettuce,onion, Oaxacan sausage and

tomatoes. Quite tasty and filling!

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