STASH (haphazardly collected miscellaneous things)

There’s no specific classification or category for the myriad of things I’ve haphazardly collected and stashed away. Together, they may not fit the dictionary’s definition of a collection; perhaps it’s merely an assortment of things brought together. Gathered since I was 18, these items were found, bought, gifted, salvaged, and pilfered from various places—always seeking treasures that spark inspiration. Their worth lies not in monetary value but in the thoughts they provoke, materiality, and emotional resonance; this is the criteria that bind these things together...