Thoughts

Hints of Spring III - Austin, Texas - 3 March 2008 The month of March heralds Dad's birthday, as well as Mom & Dad's wedding anniversary. This time of year tends to bring to mind thoughts and memories of Dad more readily, more so this year, with April 12th being five years since Dad's death. Some days it seems as though it were only yesterday, while others, it is as though time has lost all meaning. Funny how our minds can seemingly play tricks on us. At times memories appear to be stored away at random, since there are moments when something out of the blue can bring about an entire cascade of stored thoughts and images from the past. I suppose if I were to consider it more closely, there must be a connection between the trigger and the memory, but it really shouldn't matter where, or why or how. I am simply grateful that I have the capacity to retain so many cherished memories. They are a true gift. Here is to remembering...