The drawing assignment tonight was draw something you collect. On the whole I try not to collect anything anymore. There are things I still have not divested myself of though. Three of these are the Magi. These three African, beaded women are about 2-1/2" high. Originally they were Christmas ornaments, but at some point the girls designated them as the Magi for our manger scene. The manger would be set up under the Christmas tree, and the Magi would travel throughout the house on their way to the Infant for the Epiphany on January 6.
These three beaded ladies would turn up in the strangest places. On top of the dryer in the basement. Sitting atop the wall clock in the dining room, which even with a chair dragged over from the table would still have been a stretch. Even tucked in the silverware drawer. By the evening of Epiphany, when we would have cake, pull party crackers, and wear paper hats, the Magi would have reached their destination at the manger.... Mary
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