The other day, I was walking downtown to my local coffee shop, as I do most weekdays, when I came across what appeared to be a Little Free Library. Now, anyone who knows me knows I have more books in my “to-read” pile than I do floorspace in my apartment. Still, any time I see one of those “take a book, share a book” initiatives, I can’t help but participate.

However, the small wooden cabinet, situated in front of our town’s newest plant store, wasn’t filled with books. No, it was decked with trinkets . Stickers, crystals , beads, and mini goodie bags sat patiently on the shelves, awaiting their newest owner.

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“Take a Trinket” was written in marker on the cabinet window.

Don’t mind if I do , I thought as I sorted through the small offerings.…