We surround ourselves with objects—some practical, some sentimental, others purely aesthetical. What do these objects mean to us? What do they say about who we are and the lives we live?

I teach a University class that trains students to lead the field trip programs in the Paths of Life exhibit. The guides are called “Museum Interpreters” because they make connections between the objects on display, the ideas and histories they represent, and the visitors’ own personal … » Read more »