Feb 7 Writing Challenge

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 I was going to write about memories today and why it seems the elderly want to sit and reminisce more than the younger generations.

I was going to do a little research prior to this to help my musing on this subject and didn't find the time; guess I was too busy making memories that I can ask my kids about later.

I will say to Shaunti, "Remember that day in February when you brought Kiana over for Bruce and I to babysit while you and Johnny changed the oil on your vehicle and ran into town. Remember how I fixed you healthy rice and sweet potato bowls with carrots and avocado and beef? I really don't think so.

It was a precious time, Bruce rocking Kiana while I baked valentine cookies, The dishwasher humming, the washing machine whirling, the two dogs chasing each other around the dining room table, Kiana grinning at them and giggling at our blowing bubbles on her.  Then I chopped vegetables for lunch before the diaper change and rocking her to sleep while Bruce ate his lunch. But will it stick and will I remember?

And why does it matter? Please, let me forget...I have memories. Some good some not so good. I always expected to grow more mature and fond of the things I I wish I could forget. Did I have a more foolish youth and childhood than the people who like to bring it all back. Usually, those people can remember every annoying detail too. Especially the ones you would like to never think of again. 

I don't mind remembering the typing class my mom reminded me of recently but usually a memory such as that bring up the other awkward moments of my teen years in school and the classmates and the smells of the farm. This is how remembering goes. But why do the elderly do it so much?

Comments

  1. Arla GraberFebruary 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM

    Yes, why? I want to know. Please, do tell.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2026 at 6:23 PM

    Gotta have something to do. We are more apt to remember things that are precious and forgive the hurting memories and try to forget them. What we feed grows. Your mom

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