Random Ramblings

Each week I share some thoughts in the form of articles, poems, stories, and poems to explore the many elements and themes found in the wonderful world of marbles!
Intended to be a creative obligation which forces me to ask more questions, these written rambles rarely follow an organized focus and may teeter on the edge of incohesive at times.
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Online Resources - The Information Highway

June 30, 2023
While traditional print resources undeniably hold a revered status in the marble collecting community, it's unavoidable that the digital age brings with it the want for easily accessible, free online resources. The proliferation of such resources plays a critical role in fostering the growth of the hobby, opening doors for new enthusiasts and providing a wealth of knowledge at everyone's fingertips.
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Perfect Spheres - Spinning Marbles to Answer Spacetime Mysteries

May 26, 2023
Einstein's theories, powerful as they are, require equivalently sophisticated tools for their examination. In the 2004 Gravity Probe B (GP-B) mission, the unassuming hero was a “marble”...
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Dot-Stack Marbles - Stacks On Deck

March 30, 2023
The dot-stacking technique in glass-blowing is a decorative method used to create patterns and designs on the surface of glass objects...
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Grading Marbles - The Chase for Gem Mint

March 22, 2023
Collecting vintage marbles is a fascinating hobby that captivates enthusiasts around the world. However, unlike card and comic collecting, which benefit from standardized grading systems provided by companies...
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Eternal Beauty - Enduring Elements in Marble Design

March 2, 2023
Attention all marble enthusiasts! Unfortunately, this article will be image-free. I don't have any of the marbles mentioned in my collection, and I didn't want to "borrow" any images from the internet without permission...
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Understanding Value - Hector the Collector

February 15, 2023
Shel Silverstein’s "Hector the Collector" tells the story of a man who collects a vast array of unusual and seemingly worthless objects, from jars of toenail clippings and bird beaks to stacks of broken umbrellas and empty cigarette packs....
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Marble Games - Choose to Play & Display

January 25, 2023
Marble collecting is often seen as a hobby for those interested in the history and aesthetics of small, predominantly glass, spheres. However, most marbles were produced with the intention to be used in a variety of games, enjoyed by anyone...
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Pokémon Collector Marbles - Completing the Marbledex

January 11, 2023
In January 2000 Toy Biz licensed the Pokemon trademark to release a line of Pokemon Collector Marbles and accessories with signed agreements to distribute their products in all five major toy retailers of the time....
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Organization - Keeping Your Marbles

December 30, 2022
Marbles are typically found in either jars, bowls, or boxes of varying sizes and shapes. These containers may seem proper for bulk collection of mibs, but are not always conducive for the sorting habits of devoted collectors...
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