Memories of my grandma
Often include antiquing
Treasure hunting
Visiting garage sales,
Flee markets,
Antique shops,
On a hunt
For a special salt dip

These small, glass dishes
Pre-dating salt shakers in origin
Became a focus
Easy to carry and display 
	(she had a special shelf)
Cut glass
Colourful
	(or not)
We would hunt

Maybe it was about the seeking
The asking
Hearing stories:
	The origin of these
	Particular belongings
	At this particular farmhouse
	In rural, northern Wisconsin

Maybe it was about the collecting
Memories
The characters we encountered
The negotiations:
	$10?  You must be joking
	$5?
	How ‘bout $7
	…do you have change?

Maybe it was about the adventures
Open road and freedom:
	No clocks
	The sweet taste of independence
	No mealtimes or diets
	Where is the ice cream shop?

Maybe it was about all of that

Or maybe we just really love salt