Is it possible to collect happiness? People collect all sorts of things. When I was a kid, my neighbor spent time collecting more beer cans than I’d ever seen. My parents collected things, too: mom had her teacups and dad his funny cartoons. I used to collect bruises (soccer players will understand). Some people collect…
Tag: memories
On Aging Parents
When you have aging parents, you know that home may not be a physical address, but a bittersweet place. For me, going home is sacred, and I’m learning how to make the most of it…
What Memories Last A Lifetime?
You might not remember many of your average days, but you likely remember the days you spent on an emotional mountain top–or in an emotional gutter. Why? Emotional memories leave the deepest imprints.
Photographs and Memories…
I don’t like getting my picture taken. Never have, never will. The other night, Jocelyn opened up one of her many photo albums in search of a picture of her now-deceased grandmother wearing a tube top in the Summer. [I know, it sounds like I’m leaving out a very interesting part of the story. Let’s…
Ghosts and Shadows
I’ve been cleaning house lately, opening boxes in every nook and cranny in an effort to simplify my life and pair down my possessions. I hoped that I could take an inventory of what I have, what I wish to keep, what is garbage, and what I can finally let go to another home via…