And there are so many "necessary things" that never get written in diaries,
letters, or official records but are exposed in archaeology. For example,
toilet or privy construction during Spanish colonial settings are poorly
documented, if at all. Why would such things be of interest or even important to
history? Well, those usually are the time capsules that reveal so much about
"behaviors beyond the pot." Perhaps the sequel to Small Things Forgotten should
be a book titled, Necessary Things Forgotten.
Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.