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Visceral Adventure's avatar

I wish we had more adjectives to describe the nostalgia phenomenon. There is some experiences in which we look on with wistfulness. There are others, that carry the burden of trauma that are held close, nonetheless, and are a necessary visit to the past. This was a terrific piece of observational writing. Very relatable.

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Connecting The Dots's avatar

"Never forget where you came from" is one of the great messages I took from this.

I think many do, as they move through levels of success and affluence and then their past becomes an embarrassment and something to run from. And then those people at wal-mart become animals and not people, that they either once were, with all their joys and sorrows or that they knew.

There is much more in your tome, but I'll leave my observations there. Well done being present and observant. It was a good reminder for me, to do the same. It's easy to have your list and get in and out, without noticing the humans around you.

I hope it's a great weekend for you!

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