Over and over I have said life is a funny set of odd circumstances. People are brought together by unforeseen forces, odd coincidences tie us together, and those connections are oftentimes closer than we may realize.

For years now, I’ve written AgWalk stories about “old” antique items. A couple of years ago, my Aunt Jeanette joined forces and started sharing her stories and experiences with us. She and I were brought together by obvious reasons – she’s my aunt, she enjoys storytelling, and she’s a great writer. But we are also connected because of our love of antiques.

I’m not sure I’ve ever mentioned where she lives, but it’s Edgar, Neb. So what’s the other connection, you ask? In a box of old things out in our shop, “my Jeff” (she also has a son named Jeff!) came across this old bank bag from Edgar, Neb.

Maybe it’s just happenstance, but I can’t help but wonder if there’s a greater force at work in our lives. Maybe I just had a vivid imagination. Maybe I just read too much into things. All of these are possible.

But I thought it was entertaining and unique how so many old things in my life have a connection with new things.

Until we walk again …