Things learned...

I have learned certain things over the years...some rather important and/or earthshaking, some not so much. For instance; When I was young, just starting out having my own space, I thought that a coat rack was the coolest piece of furniture. You know, the lovely oak ones that stand by the front door with all of the beautifully curved hooks on which to put your hats, coats, scarves, etc.? Well, after many years of waiting, I could finally fit one into the budget. I was so happy! I brought it home, placed it reverently in the corner, polished it to a gleaming shine, and stood back to admire my long-sought piece of furniture. Then came the hats. Lots of hats. And coats. Bulky coats, light-weight coats. Sweatshirts. Some scarves, a bag or two... One day, I had to face the realization that what I had envisioned and treasured in my mind, my beautiful, elegant piece of entry-way furniture, had in reality, turned into a giant pile of laundry-on-a-stick...in my living room, right by the front door, the first thing people saw when they came into my house. Eventually everything made it's way back into closets and the coat rack was donated to the Goodwill. A story about a bad furniture choice? Absolutely! A subtle life lesson? Possibly...