Copper

An email from one of my retired brothers who is wandering Mexico alone by bus brought good news. He is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico tonight, lounging in a much nicer hotel than his budget allows. Pátzcuaro is best known for the copper bowls, plates, utensils, etc. that are made by local craftsmen. He offered to buy some copper for me if I like. If I like? Of course I like! I responded immediately, letting him know that a bowl or two would be nice. (The table top [mentioned again below] in the photo is hammered copper.)

I really adore the copper pieces from the town. My sister-in-law who lives in Mexico has begun collecting copper pieces, including hand-made copper sinks and a beautify copper-topped dining table, hammered into a wonderful surface with much character. So, with a bit of luck, I will have a few more pieces of copper within the next few months.

My brother allows as he is off to Matzamitla and Puerto Vallarta soon. He's playing the gypsy traveler, hopping buses and getting off where he wants. He's living on a very small pension, but he's learned that life need not be about what money can buy, but what you do with what you have.

I'm learning...maybe someday I will be able to do the same.