All The Stuff
When it comes down to it, all the stuff we keep isn’t even a smattering of the things we could. I am not talking about someone who has clinical issues, and can’t throw away a newspaper. I am talking about Read More …
Tag: memories
New City New Shoes
It doesn’t have to be a rule, but I highly recommend, when you go to a new city, new shoes are in order. You can bring them, newly bought (but broken in), buy them or borrow them (okay, maybe not Read More …
Never Get Old
Some holiday movies never get old. Make your own list. Queue them up. Watch them in rapid succession. Be ready to laugh, cry and get nostalgic. Where were you when you watched it first? Who was with you? What do Read More …
No Turkeys
There are no turkeys here. No big turkeys… No little turkeys (not anymore.) But oh, the stories they could tell. Of course, this way, no turkeys will be harmed. That does not mean we won’t shed a few tears. ~ Read More …
Remember That Time…
Do you remember that time… Yes, the one specifically that they mention. Kids do remember. They are like elephants. They never forget. Promises made. Places they didn’t get to go (and even desserts that were denied.) Parties that didn’t turn Read More …
You Can Look Back
It’s okay, you can look back And smile Or cry To remember And have that moment Seeing it in a different light Understanding what it meant And didn’t The problem only begins – or stays – if you know you Read More …
Add a Soundtrack
If you add a soundtrack it will be so much better. Of course, you need to curate the right songs, or have someone write the music for you. It has to engage the audience, fit the dialogue and the scenery Read More …
Linger Over Memories
When you can, be sure to linger over memories… Time with family, friends and loved ones. Know that we are the lucky ones. Grateful to be free, able to choose our way of life. Thankful to have people who dedicated Read More …
Say Yes to Help
It is totally okay when you can to say yes to help. Many hands definitely make light work…literally. Think about moving a couch (or other heavy things), boxes of books, piles of bricks, setting up a tent and a backyard Read More …
You Can Go Back
While you can go back, it will probably be different. Nothing ever stays the same and your perspective, your memory, your ability to recall the facts may be skewed to what you want to remember. That concert you went to Read More …