On one of my trips to Turkey, I purchased a lovely hand-painted coffee set. It traveled safely with me across Turkey and all the way home to Portland. A week or so after returning home was Thanksgiving. With a houseful of family and friends grazing and watching football, I decided it was a good time to show off my souvenirs. The coffee set was still in its packing on a high shelf in my kitchen. As I brought it down, the bottom of the package gave way and six saucers and six cups fell onto the counter and floor. CRRAASSH. NNNNOOOO!!!  Continue reading →