BY ANTOINETTE RAHN
It’s fascinating how little time in life is spent in youth and yet so many of the experiences and memories of those years are critical in shaping the people we become and the lives we lead.
That’s not to say that a youthful attitude is something that isn’t a plus in every stage of life, or that we are not continually learning and growing in many ways. In fact, as you are likely aware, it’s not uncommon to meet people within the rockhounding community who are youthful in their pursuits and foster a spirit of curiosity. These are some of the characteristics that often unite people from all walks of life who share an interest in rocks, gems, minerals, and fossils.