Some museums have displays of shops (or things from shops, in the past).
Some museums have gift shops.
Even when you don't buy an object, you can still admire, inquire, or (maybe) photograph it to ask about or think about later.
photo by Sandra Dodd
Suspicion and cynicism prevent wonder. Unschooling requires wonder. |
Set it out, don't try to shove it in. |
I can’t predict what will be discussed the next time you set out some engrossing bowl of shells or foreign coins, or a box of buttons, or the antique Tinker Toys you got at the garage sale, but if you sit there long enough, the talking will start and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. |