Have you ever noticed that a particular smell or texture or lighting, etc causes you to have a deep and sharp memory? I experience this sometimes, though not as much recently. I tend to listen to audio books as I clean and do various tasks after the kids are in bed. I love it, and it really keeps me sane. Tonight, however, I am sans audio book (just finished "Manhunt," about the Lincoln assassination, very good!). I decided to listen to MUSIC. Oh my goodness!
I realize now that I have been avoiding music. It gives me such strong recollections of the past that they are often painful. Great times and sad times from my past that I miss. It makes me think of a line from the musical Pippin "time weaves ribbons of memories to sweeten life when youth is through." So, does this mean I am getting old? I hope my logic is flawed!
3 comments:
We're all getting old, the goal is to be able to enjoy those sweet memories but remember that we are always making more. I get the same way, especially with smells. For some reason apple bodywash from Bath and Body works always reminds me of you and the last few years we got to live together.
I miss you kiddo!
so I find that I cant read book anymore- I get so involved in the story that it effects my whole mood, and frame of mind- do you ever remember me without my IPOD when you lived here- Wow- I haven't read a book for a long long time!
I so know what you mean. I feel so nostalgic when I listen to music. Sometimes I love it and sometimes I really want to go back, I never thought I'd be like that. I need more books on tape. It is so inspiring that you make sure to keep up with that kind of thing. it's one of the things I love about you!
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