I like this concept of using the "good dishes" Eagle Heart. He always had to hand wash the good stuff in our family, though I confess i haven't always done that.

I recall that my mother worked at a fine jewelry store when she was in college -- they sold fine china and silver. My mother used to tell me that one of the demos she -- and the other store employees -- used to do to show customers that these dishes were not actually fragile, was to put a cup down on the floor and stand on it.

Of course, logic tells me that scientifically, standing on an upturned coffee cup would probably distribute the weight in a safe way. so that was likely a bit of a "trick."

Anyway, I'm all for getting out our good dishes and using -- and enjoying -- them. Bravo for you for doing this.
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