A footnote to my previous post. When my sister was living in London, I went to visit her. She gave me the obligatory trip to where the crown jewels were displayed. I wear no jewelry, and these days, a cell phone has become my timepiece. In other words, jewelry is not only not my passion–it is not even of remote interest.

The display of solid gold scepters was where I noticed an involuntary reaction…I was salivating. Need I say more.