Tuesday, December 13, 2016

What makes a compelling ornament?

2005: A sample of the ornaments on my Christmas tree.

Although I like all of the ornaments pictured here, I especially like the bear-settling-in-for-a-long-Winter's-nap ornament.  The first time I saw it, I wondered, "Is the bear simply in a deep slumber, or is the bear feeling under the weather?"  If you look closely at the bear's expression, it can be read either way.

When you're in a store and find yourself creating a back story for a fictitious ornament character, you should probably buy that ornament.  I made the right decision in this case, a quarter-century or so ago.