Have you ever considered the humble chair and its significance? In Gran Canaria I met Jenni from Germany who definitely has, so much so that she has a great tattoo depicting one, which is what prompted our chat. We had an interesting conversation with our fellow hikers about it as we climbed up a very beautiful mountain. Do you remember the first chair you sat on? Do any particular chairs hold memories for you? What happens when there are no chairs? And when did chairs become something everyone could afford?
Chairs can carry history and symbolism, denote status, may be artworks, can be ugly or beautiful, or may just be useful. Chairs have changed - its only 60 years ago that they were first mass produced. Now that nearly everyone can have them has that changed how we perceive them? And what will become of them all?
I am sure that when I see a particular type of chair in future I will think of Jenni and the debate she started and how she made me notice them more.
For me another "small thing" that now links to a person, a travel memory, a thought provoking conversation.
So, like I said, have you ever considered the humble chair?
With big thanks to Jenni for letting me share this.
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