[Jewelry making - Article 01179] - Re: [Orchid] Why is it so hard?

[T.A.Masters]

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    I must share a discussion today which may shed some light on the
    difference between "us" & "them." 

    A professional lady was in my home for an extended time today. It
    was necessary for me to do extensive paper work while she waited.
    She asked and received permission to wander and look at what I
    cherish and own. 

    This led to a discussion on how we look upon and value things today.
    The difference is computer chips and robots. The cell phone
    generation is looking for what they are familiar with, machine made
    everything, quick and slick. 

    The love of hand made is no longer valued, or treasured by far too
    many. To caress the sensual curve of wood hand carved and hand
    polished by generations then lovingly passed along, has been lost.
    Machine planed wood table tops, and chairs. Pergo instead of natural
    wood, why bother waxing? Machine knit sweaters, sterling silver
    flatware, why, you can't put that into the dishwasher. Wall board
    instead of lathe and plaster, 10K now sold in the US as gold?? 

    Books, why bother buying a whole book, get it on a cd and listen in
    the car. Why bother with a log in the fireplace and a great
    reclining chair and a soft light? Turn on the flourescents, the
    computer, your wireless mouse and read online. 

    My mother often said "don't put your head on another shoulder." If
    we e-mail all the time, never put pen to paper and send a real
    personal message, lick the envelope and stamp, walk to the mailbox,
    we add to the problem. Yes me too. 

    We must talk with prospective buyers with the passion we feel moving
    metals, polishing stones, creating a wearable work of art. That is
    our job, perhaps we can bring back the love of hand work. Only when
    the buyer learns what made this beauty held in his hand, may he
    appreciate it as it should be. 

Terrie

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