Simple things. Just a simple little wheat penny makes me think of my grandma. It makes me think of a childhood flying kites in the park, eating oatmeal and watching Scooby Doo. I keep it on my bedside, intending to send it to my grandma (she collects them), but I find that every time I see it, I am that little girl with pigtails. Happy memories keeping me young.
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Isn't it great the items we draw memories from.....
ReplyDeleteI have a powder case next to my bed that belonged to my grandmother...whenever I miss her I smell it and those old familar memories come rushing in...awesome image full of emotion!
about how much my thoughts are worth (:
ReplyDeleteOh ... I love the photo and the thought.
ReplyDeletei love this story lisa.
ReplyDeleteit makes me think about my grandma and the big jug of wheat pennies that she used to have.
i used to love looking at them.
i hadn't thought about that in years.
thanks for giving me this sweet memory back.
chas
ps i love your interpretation of my wisteria and the fairy slippers!
What a lovely clear shot, Lisa -- I'm admiring that gorgeous slightly art-nouveau font.
ReplyDeleteI think you should keep this one because I'm sure your grandma would be honored to know that you keep this at your bedside as it serves as a talisman for good health and long life, with her as the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI followed the link at the bottom of your post for the first time. I admire you for taking on this project in public and I wish you the very best as you count up to the five-year mark.
Oh I LOVE this post! I LOVE the image and I LOVE that it makes you remember happy times!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, my dad, he collects them, we always save them for him. You should keep it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sentiment :)
ReplyDeleteWe all need such happy little memories to keep us young!
It's a great close up. Makes me think I could pick that penny right up. They actually make me think of railroad tracks. That's probably not a great connection to make. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely keep that one for yourself ... anything that makes you feel like a kid again!
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