I Found a Strange Object While Cleaning—Its Simple Purpose Was Surprisingly Comforting

rather than created only as decoration.

Despite its distinctive appearance, I could not remember where it had come from.

I also had no clear memory of ever using it.

The object was small enough to hold comfortably, but its unusual shape made its function difficult to identify.

It had no visible buttons, moving parts, cords, labels, or written instructions.continue reading …