There are several different flavored salt and pepper shakers. Some are elegant, while others are filled with whimsy. It makes me chuckle to think that something so utilitarian in it's purpose has been dressed up, and cleverly designed to produce chuckles and smiles for centuries.
Maybe the particular care given to designing these spice holders derives from the human need to take delight in the ordinary daily activities of our lives in order stave off boredom which, as we know, is the hobgoblin of repetitious activities.
After all, it is the little bursts of color and beauty that we ingest through our day that truly make life special. Taking time to appreciate the morning sunlight as it illuminates the crystal on your ordinary dining table makes breakfast seem like more of an occasion than necessity. 
I don't mean to sound like June Cleaver, but in this electronic age of convenience and instant gratification we could all benefit from looking up from our smart phones long enough to soak in the landscape around us. It is with that spirit that I'd like to pay homage to the spicy little table buddies. They have been patiently waiting on kitchen tables for a while now, it's time you noticed them.
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