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Me And Nostalgia

December 28, 2024 Tony Burgess 1 Comment

Daily writing prompt

What makes you feel nostalgic?

We are in the Christmas season which is a hard time for me. Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Holiday memories come from a Christmas tree, church services, songs, food, gatherings, and more. All of those things can stir up emotions.

My father, grandfather, and grandmother are no longer with us. I miss them very much. They were a huge part of the holidays of the past and I so wish they were still with us.

Sure, nostalgia is present in other things and can trigger feelings under the surface. It’s like we all have things that make us pine for the things of the past. Nostalgia can be a great thing but it comes with a cost to your heart.

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Missing Stores Of The Past

February 19, 2024 Tony Burgess 2 Comments

For most of us from Gen-X and earlier these stores are iconic and a part of our childhood. I would bring them all back. I have fond memories of these retail establishments. My Missus worked for Toys R Us and my sister worked for K-Mart. Historically, shopping is a communal activity, and browsing the shelves can be fun. Online shopping is so convenient though. Also, streaming video has changed the way we consume entertainment. At some point I predict brick-and-mortar shops will make a comeback like many things have in the past.

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Something About Memories

April 30, 2018 Tony Burgess 2 Comments

Sometimes you hope memories will bring folks back and give them the inspiration to want to be a part of something special again.

However memories might be keeping them away in the first place.

Something to ponder.

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Something About Memories

June 17, 2017 Tony Burgess Leave a comment

Memories can be great but they can also obscure our view of the current reality of a situation. It’s nice to look back but sometimes it can prevent needed change. Lately I have discovered this truth to be hard but necessary. I just wish pain wasn’t a part of it all.

Originally posted on Facebook in 2014.

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Purging Digital Memories, It’s Not Always Easy, But Necessary

December 26, 2016 Tony Burgess 1 Comment

Purging the digital memories of the past can be easy but difficult at the same time. You know you will never need the things you are getting rid of again but there is always a what if or just in case thing at play. Getting rid of old files and that sort of thing can be tough but you can’t keep everything. Backups even need to be purged too to free up space but to keep your digital life current.

It’s another reminder you can only move forward and create new experiences and making room digitally is a good thing. Your digital past are the building blocks of your future.