If you could have the world’s largest collection of one thing, what would it be?

I’ve collected a lot of stuff over the years. When I was a kid, I tried my hand a baseball cards and comic books. I dabbled in collecting postcards, books, and for a while I had quite a collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia. But, somewhere along the journey I got tired of having to manage and caretake the things I collect. It’s the age old example of starting by trying to own something and having it own you instead.

The only things I can say I modestly collect today are writing instruments (they more than just “pens”) and timepieces (they are more than just “watches”). The thing I like about both is that they are functional in every day life, they are small and don’t take up much room, and there’s not a lot of expense in maintenance. Plus, there is a metaphorical side to them: time and expression.

So, if I was to have the world’s largest collection of one thing, I’d have to choose between the two. This morning, my head stuffed with the common cold, I don’t have the mental energy to choose nor reason through my choice.