my daughter was given a small box
filled with items
from her great grandfather/great grandmother
on her father’s side.
it contained such an interesting mix
with no one to explain
the meaning
the importance
the story
of the items inside.
some of them were:
a pocket knife,
a key to a city in louisiana,
one heart-shaped earring,
and a piece of paper with
‘hamlet, act 1, scene 3’
handwritten on it.
i wish we knew the story of
why each was significant in their lives.
why was each item worth saving in a special box?
—
‘we all belong to an ancient identity.
stories are the rivers that take us there.’
-frank delaney
Such an intriguing collection.
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it really is. who’s to say why something is important to someone, i’d so love to know –
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I am imagining future generations puzzling over my little collections. It will be like trying to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs without the Rosetta Stone. 😀
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i so get that
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A fascinating puzzle to piece together.
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i so agree, like a great mystery
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Fascinating. My gang will need a suitcase to hold all the bits I’ve kept over the years.
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great point, though i’m quite sure that my children and grandies already understand my ‘quirkiness’ and will not be surprised by anything, including the glitter
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Likewise.
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i gotta re-locate my t-shirt with “Hey, Boo” emblazoned across the front. this blog entry just reminded me to figure out where I put it == somewhere amidst all the little boxes and shelves and drawers of treasures that only I love and understand! This blog today hits me where I live!
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i think many of us can identify –
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i’m a big boo fan
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one of my favorite books and films
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wow – so touching lines and true words – simply fascinating…
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it really is –
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…and to think we never step into the same river twice
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and isn’t that so true?
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Key to a city?! I’d look a little more into that one. Maybe your daughter can take it over! 🙂
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yes, a good plan –
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It would be intriguing to put a story together. Sort of: the knife from his childhood boy scout days to the ear ring left after his first time, the key to the city where they fell in love…..
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It so would be –
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So intriguing!
And I love the To Kill a Mockingbird references in the above comments–yes!
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I am so very intrigued.
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It’s hard not to be, I am too-
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This sounds like a great leaping point for somebody in the family to write a novel, Beth.
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I think so too
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Would love to know the story!
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I so would!
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😊😊
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Thanks for sharing this, Beth. I had already separated personal items into envelopes for my girls when I’m gone but never really thought to explain what meaning the things have for me. I will definitely do that so they are not left wondering. Great post!
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Great idea
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what a fun mystery and keepsake!
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I agree
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This moved me so deeply. We have so much of our ancestral energy without knowing any of their life stories. I would want to look piercingly through the items in the special box as if to make their story come alive.
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Yes, yes
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Fun post. Now I want to know also. Hey, maybe that key will come in handy some day.
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you never know, i’m not ruling anything out –
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How very interesting. If you only knew.
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I know!
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If they have an imagination like yours I’m sure they’ll find a unique story to the puzzle. 🙂
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i’m quite sure they will -)
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Reminds me that I intend to create some notes about items that are especially meaningful to me. They may or may not mean anything to those who inherit, but it feels important to do so.
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I so agree
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I love this quote and the story you shared.
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Thank you, Ali
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Definitely a story of rivers in each of these treasures.
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There sure is
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😀
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Intriguing!
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It is !
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Love the last quote 🌈
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it’s a powerful one, isn’t it?
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What a great story could be created from these items!
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so many possibilities
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Oh she’s a lucky girl to be given such treasure 🙂 Your post reminds me of one I did a few years ago, about the archaeology of me. It’s interesting to think about what will remain of our lives in the future.
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It really is
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Really love this❤❤
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thank you so much
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interesting collection.. i might do the same thing for my grandchildren lol
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Yes, let them wonder….)
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Sometimes certain items mean a lot to us and they can’t be explained. They hold emotions and sacrifices and unwritten feelings.
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This is so true
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nice …
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thank you –
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That’s quite interesting..
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it is a bit of a mystery –
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