January 1, 2019
Imagine growing older and not remembering your life. I fear that my mind may fail me when I get older and I will lose memories; wonderful moments in time that shaped, nourished and encouraged me.
Like they say, you can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time. That is how it is with memories.
All will touch some of the people, some will touch all the people, but all won’t touch all the people.
I hope I can bring a smile if you read something that touches you. Or a sigh. Or maybe a tear. All my memories are not good, but I know I can find 365 that are not too bad. Let’s start at the beginning.
I remember New Years from long times ago. I remember getting fruit punch soda, ritz crackers and blue cheese. I remember herring and raw beef and onions. I remember staying up till midnight on December 31st or at least eleven when we would watch the ball drop in Times Square... on TV of course.
I remember being with family. I remember starting the next year watching parades and playing with our Christmas toys and games. Times may have been simpler, but not foolish. My year began with church, love and hope.
So share my memory by remembering your own...the food, gatherings and fun you had to welcome the new year.
Happy New Year to all.
