| Have you ever wondered when music began? | | | | I love when my granddaughter comes over. She |
| Why did music begin? As I ponder this question, | | | | points to the curio cabinet with the musical boxes |
| my conclusion considers that the earliest melodic | | | | and says, "Play, Grandma, play!" We will pull one |
| strains were reproduced to mimic the ambient | | | | out at a time, wind the key and listen...smiling as |
| music of nature. Our society has become so | | | | we look into each other's eyes with wide |
| restless and busy that we miss out on nature's | | | | expectation, almost holding our breath, so we |
| sweetest sounds. | | | | don't miss a single note of the refrain. Priceless |
| I've always loved music! Music can quiet the soul | | | | moments. Simple moments. Beautiful moments. |
| and calm the spirit. My earliest fascination with a | | | | There are all kinds of music boxes: jewelry |
| music box came when I was just a little girl. A | | | | boxes, dolls with music boxes, musical carousels, |
| ballerina music box was given to me when I was | | | | ballerina music jewelry boxes, musical water |
| six years old. Whenever I got into trouble with | | | | globes, patriotic music boxes, music boxes with |
| my folks, I would retreat to my bedroom, grab | | | | sports themes (soccer, basketball, football, |
| my ballerina music box, lay across the bed; wind | | | | hockey, golf, etc.) There are religious music boxes |
| the ballerina up and the music would begin. I would | | | | and music boxes to celebrate some of our |
| watch her twirl effortlessly as the music flowed | | | | favorite creatures. |
| from the base. | | | | The quality of sound from a music box varies |
| These cute adorable boxes are one of life's little | | | | according to the note movements, which can |
| unexpected treasures! A wooden or porcelain box | | | | range from 18 note movements up to the |
| simply adorned is opened, the music begins and | | | | beautiful 72 note movements. The value varies |
| memories flood! Sometimes a new memory is | | | | appropriately with the craftsmanship and quality |
| made. Such is the case for me. I've always loved | | | | of the materials used in music boxes. Should you |
| the rustic smell of an old music box and trying to | | | | have a music box in need of repair or restoration, |
| recall the name of the song being played. You just | | | | there is help available. A master restorer should |
| can't help but smile! | | | | be consulted particularly if the music box is an |
| One Valentine's Day my romantic husband, of 15 | | | | antique or of considerable value. |
| years, gave me a collection of fine porcelain music | | | | Musical boxes can be like the majesty of a fine |
| boxes with love songs. The collection was called | | | | grandfather clock with a Westminster chime |
| Songs of Love Music Box Collection. The first was | | | | movement marking the quarter hour with |
| received on Valentine's Day and every month | | | | beautiful tones. The atmosphere becomes alive |
| thereafter for a year, I received a unique music | | | | with music and a relaxed ambiance that says, "I'm |
| box, each with a special love song. Over the | | | | home now and can relax!" |
| years, I've come to treasure these gifts even | | | | If you're looking for a thoughtful, timeless |
| more than when I first received them. I love to | | | | heirloom, consider giving the unusual gift of a |
| open a musical box, take a deep breath, turn the | | | | music box. Create a few memories and enjoy |
| wind-up key and just listen, drinking in the | | | | those moments when the world stands still for |
| mesmerizing melody and remembering that | | | | just a moment; you sigh and smile. |
| someone loves me. | | | | |