the unexpectedness of memory

[theladycancook]

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[gypsy1969]

The purple parka a wear (that's kind of shot) was my mother-in-law's. After she died his sisters insisted I wear it. Living in Texas she didn't wear it much, but I still remembered it on her. I felt rather comforted when I started to wear it. It was a little weird at first but now it's natural.

It is amazing how long the memories linger.

[monica502]

My father died 18 years ago and he still comes back to me with certain smells or sounds.

Re: It is amazing how long the memories linger.

[theladycancook]

Smells are strong memory triggers for me. My grandmother wore a certain perfume, and 15 year after she died, if I'm out somewhere and smell that perfume I still look for her. And the smell of dill sends me right to her kitchen in Wisconsin, every time.