Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Collecting

In ' The Ultimate Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy,' Douglas Adams reveals the secret of flying. Just launch yourself toward the ground and miss.

This is the best advice I know for coping with the fear of 'collecting'. Why not try throwing yourself forward, being willing not to mind if you ' make a mistake' or buy a ' not genuine' item.

Put your walking shoes on and get out there this weekend - - -start a collection. Become passionate about something!

May I recommend (1) shopping at the BLENKO GLASS VISITORS CENTER (304 743 9081) where every item is genuine, handcrafted, made in WVa. (2) Join a Collectors Club - Such as WVA Museum of Glass or the Blenko Collectors Society. This will allow you to become an educated and informed collector.

THE PRIMARY RULE: whatever you collect - allow your self to buy or bring home - - ONLY what you feel passionate about - items that make you smile, bring you pleasure, COLLECT What you LOVE! hjh