When I was a kid, my parents started doling out various family heirlooms to me and my brother. I don’t recall what they gave me, but I remember feeling…
1997 U.S. Mint Proof Set
13 posts in Time Capsule
NTPSA Identification Card
Towards the end of college, I discovered a passion for soccer. While I was never physically-gifted, I had tons of hustle and developed a decent “soccer sense” over the years.…
The Two Keys
My time capsule’s shell is a metal cash box, the kind one uses to hold the change from garage & bake sales, with a standard cylinder lock & key.…
Interior Condition
After cutting thru the seal of vinyl stickers, I took a deep breath and opened the lid. I first noticed some expected things, such as the centerpiece journal and my…
Exterior Envelope
A vellum envelope was affixed to the outside of the time capsule. For the lucky individual who discovered it were two things inside: * A note requesting the time capsule be…
Overview
As many of you know, I once buried a time capsule. And this past month, I opened it — 25 years later. This is the first in a series of posts,…