1. this antler 
{because an antler against metal won't create sparks. because antlers have been used as tools for thousands of years. because it worked for what we needed it to do.}
2. this quilt 
{because my mom made it for me seventeen years ago. because it is the perfect summer weight. because i will keep patching and fixing and it will last a long time yet.}
3. this book 
{because it has some words i needed to read: "so that we actually feel the rapture of being alive." it also has a lot of white space, so it has become my new journal. }
4. this ring 
{because ben bought it for me almost ten years ago. he isn't able to wear his wedding band at work, so i don't feel like i have to wear my matching band, and i've been been wearing this one lately.}
5. these cookies 
{because i made up the recipe three years ago, and they are still the best chocolate chip cookies ever!}