Modern US consumers now get to taste less than 1 percent of the vegetable varieties that were grown here a century ago. Those old-timers now lurk only in backyard gardens and on farms that specialize in direct sales--if they survive at all. Many heirlooms have been lost entirely.
Quotes about heirlooms (3 Quotes)
Well, obviously youd need a little spending money, on the practical side. I think it would be important to grab what heirlooms I could, like a wedding ring. And for me, Id take a Bible, something to look at and find devotion in my time of need. And American Express never leave home with out it.
I still feel pangs of remorse over an insidious habit I've had since I was a teenager. About three times a week, I attend estate auctions and make insulting, low-ball bids for prized heirlooms until I'm asked to leave.