Some friends looking out for me. The horse had been on Dan's office desk for years, not sure where he got it.
After he passed away my sister in law sent me a neat story/allegory about being like a frog - frogs can't go backwards, only forward. So remember to be like a frog, going forward rather than looking only to the past. I mentioned this to my sister who gave me the frog.
The octopus was given to me by a friend who retired last year. She isn't in good health and isn't able to travel, so I'm bringing her along in spirit.