A circle of seven brass bolts with tan fiberboard washers. The washers measure half an inch in diameter. The bolts are a bit longer than half an inch. For over thirty years they held together the housing of the dining room ceiling fan that I took down in December. I've previously posted photos of the round housing and the round motor it contained. I have a few more photos of round remnants to share – making this fan a true mother lode of roundness. These bolts were of course essential elements. I hope they're enjoying their well-earned retirement. It's hard to tell. They seem to be spending all their time in front of the TV - probably because that's where I put them. Silly bolts. So strong – but utterly lacking in motivation. Is this why so few novels have had bolts as their main characters? Discuss.