I walked into the Dulles Convention Center two months ago as I always do each spring. They were having their annual antique show. I love walking up and down the aisles looking at things from the past. The show has everything a person could imagine. There is furniture, dishes, kitchenware, jewelry, tools, and decor. It is like taking a trip into the past.

Some of the things are not really very old, maybe from the 1950s or 60s but some of it is centuries old. It is fascinating to see things that are not even used anymore. There was a display of salt cells and mini spoons. Before salt shakers were a staple on dining tables, each person would have a tiny cell, or dish, with a mini spoon to serve themselves salt during a meal. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, and materials.