I really admire your taste, Robert.

So, while I was at Grandfather Mountain this year, I had my eye on an expensive antique amethyst and silver pin, but the vendor did not seem all that interested in selling it - it seemed a horrible inconvenience that I should ask about it. Instead, for much less, I finally got a Miracle brooch of my own from a more eager seller:


When David and I took a drive out to nearby Blowing Rock, I also picked up this little fellow to go on my McCreary kilt, just for fun - until I find exactly the right pin.


Regards,
Rex