Meandering Down Memory Lane

I’ve been digging through old photos. Not the ones from a few years back (most of which sit either on my computer or my phone – I apparently don’t print them anymore), but the black and white pictures from decades ago. If you think social media is the only time waster around, you haven’t opened a box of old photographs.

It all started as a plan to organize piles of pictures. (Click HERE for the article that inspired me) Hours later, I realized my project had morphed into a meander down memory lane – a true time machine. I enjoy looking at old pictures way too much, and in no time at all, minutes turned into hours. I didn’t feel too bad about it, though. It was a lovely way to spend a rainy afternoon. So many reminders.

One photo in particular made me smile. A snapshot of me and the first pup I ever befriended.

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Me and my first canine friend.

I don’t remember her name, but she may have belonged to one of my aunts. I do recall thinking that little dog was the most wonderful thing I’d ever seen. I’m not sure of the dog’s opinion, but since she’s not leaning away from me, we must have been pals. Notice my t-shirt. Can you figure out what television show I liked to watch? Yes, I thought Davy Crockett was pretty wonderful, too. For ancient people like me, who adore nostalgia, you might enjoy listening to the theme song.  

So here’s a piece of advice on cataloging photos that you won’t find in the article link. I suggest you first plan a day of simply wallowing in those candid shots. Remind yourself of Aunt Becky’s penchant for odd hats. Smirk over Cousin Molly’s bobby sox. And enjoy Uncle Teddy’s big grin just one more time. Only then will you be ready to organize, digitize and preserve some pretty cool memories so years from now someone else can appreciate them, too.

And just like the hokey-pokey, that’s what it’s all about.

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(Photo from Brainy Quote)

 

 

 

 

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