Life requires balance. Too much of anything – including militaria – likely isn’t good for anyone, even as some of us might not like to admit it. There is more to life than just adding to the collection, a fact that has become increasingly clear to me as so many of my old friends are no longer here for me to share this passion. I’ve previously noted that at the large shows, I made sure to collect memories with my friends as much as to acquire new items.
