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[zoje_george]

I looked up my grandparent's old address in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Amazing that I can recall the school I went to and the road they lived on. This was my home. My northstar for the bulk of my childhood. All of my memories originate here, in this house

Comments

[tx_cronopio]

I think writing a letter is a good idea. While I've never done it myself, I've heard plenty of stories about homeowners who were proud to welcome previous residents who loved the place (as you so obviously did, and do).

And hey, you. How you doin? *best Joey Tribiani voice*

[blue_lotus]

I would write and ask. If I ever lived in a house, I would be happy to let someone else tour it. Also, hello!

[zoje_george]

Me too! I'd be happy to let former owners/tenants just wander around and reminisce.

[zoje_george]

I've considered writing a letter many, many times. I might be ready to do it now.

I mean, what's the worst they can say, right? "No thank you."

Also, hello you!

[cigogne]

I don't know what to say to this but didn't want to ignore it. It sounds like a real home.

[zoje_george]

It was.

Before my mother met and married My Awesome Dad, it was the only home I'd known, the only fixed point in my life.

[antepacem]

This entry is beautiful! Maybe you should write a short story about it. Or a letter to the current occupants. :)

[zoje_george]

I'm seriously considering writing a letter to the current owners asking if I can take an hour or so of their time and just wander through their house and tell them what was before and how it's different now.