tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post6549293985958105744..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Remembering things rightDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-91304006638987368382013-07-16T20:08:59.831-07:002013-07-16T20:08:59.831-07:00I am interested in this book on memory. Lately, me...I am interested in this book on memory. Lately, memory has become more important to me.<br />Your smell hallucinations is a new one for me. I'll research that also. Today in the grocery store an awful chemical smell filled the whole place. by the time I got out of there, my entire face hurt, my eyes ached and I felt awful.<br />I have smells that seem to cling and won't go away. It drives me crazy trying to figure out what I smell and why it bothers me. Great post, DJan, as always.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-81958301535715744102013-07-16T09:00:29.416-07:002013-07-16T09:00:29.416-07:00What a great post, so thought provoking, and a won...What a great post, so thought provoking, and a wonderful video at the end too!<br /><br />I will have to read the Oliver Sacks book because both he and the topic fascinate me. I listened to a fantastic lecture online by Bertram Cohler at University of Chicago, called Nostalgia and Modernity. He primarily studied Holocaust survivors recollections, but some of his observations really resonated with me, particularly how we constantly review, reassess and reinterpret events of the past, as coping mechanisms. He also talks about how nostalgia for the past can provide a sense of coherence and meaning and sustenance in the future, particularly in difficult times and how memories can function as soothing transitional object, a virtual blankie :) I decided that my obsession with looking back, trying to remember and understand is part of my healing process.<br /><br />I have found myself doing that often in my genealogy when I learn something new that give me some insight or forgiveness for what I remember. I also think of the saying there is your truth, my truth and the truth, and it's so hard to agree on what actually occurs because of our limited perceptions and paradigms.<br /><br />I was talking about you this weekend! One of our volleyball players got a skydive for graduation, and she was nervous. I told her about you and assured her that the instructors were well trained and would take good care of her. She couldn't believe how many jumps you have taken! So, you inspire people you haven't even met :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-18992153688135266102013-07-15T16:38:08.202-07:002013-07-15T16:38:08.202-07:00I like to take bad memories and find something fun...I like to take bad memories and find something funny about them. Even absurd or sarcastic silly humor will work. ;) When I can laugh or giggle over them then they can't hurt me anymore...or not as much. Laughter is like a healing balm for me.<br /><br />I think that sounds like an interesting book. I've also found that memories can change over time and that siblings remember events differently--probably for many reasons. Eyewitnesses are notoriously mistaken. For one thing, you "interpret" what you experience in the first place and then you remember what is significant to you personally. Memory is a funny thing. <br /><br />I love your idea of changing and letting go of the ones you don't need or that don't serve you well. Who needs 'em!! :):)<br /><br /><br />Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-42496995651214251382013-07-15T08:16:43.215-07:002013-07-15T08:16:43.215-07:00Interesting thoughts today. I await the time that ...Interesting thoughts today. I await the time that some of my memories mellow:) Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-11988796971303114052013-07-14T20:53:21.492-07:002013-07-14T20:53:21.492-07:00I was taken aback my your comment about your mothe...I was taken aback my your comment about your mother, because you always speak so lovingly about her now. but i think the same thing is happening to me. I really worked hard on our relationship in the few years before my mother died, and now I tend to forget all those years when I did not feel loved or close to her.<br />I guess if our memories IMPROVE over time, that's a good thing.<br />I loved the shadowplay.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-87430299131718453102013-07-14T18:54:15.329-07:002013-07-14T18:54:15.329-07:00This was a fascinating post. My sister and I reme...This was a fascinating post. My sister and I remember things so differently. I always find that interesting. I was especially intrigued about the hallucinations of smell. I have a strong nose for smell. I find it has become less sharp as I age. Yesterday, I talked my husband into stopping at an open house of a house I thought was adorable from the outside. (I guess I am still house hunting even though I am perfectly happy where I am.) The house built in the 70's had old dirty, dirty carpet. As soon as I walked in the house I could smell state tobacco. The realtor insisted the owners were not smokers. Then I could smell cats and other very bad smells I won't describe. I had to get out of the place. Today, as we drove down the road that led to the house I swear I had a flashback to the smells. I thought I was going to get sick. This explains it. I think I'll go find some roses to smell!Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-55534104363708451552013-07-14T18:34:55.079-07:002013-07-14T18:34:55.079-07:00Memory is a very intriguing concept. My brother an...Memory is a very intriguing concept. My brother and I are less than a year apart. Most of our memories are in sync. However, my memories as an adult differ from other people who were there, for example, my wife. I think to some extent our memories are like photo shop. we can change them ...probably by life time of experiencesRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-44915065779409279372013-07-14T17:35:16.908-07:002013-07-14T17:35:16.908-07:00I've noticed the memory thing - particularly b...I've noticed the memory thing - particularly between my husband and I - we constantly have different accounts. Mine are always the "right" memories though ;-)<br /><br />Hope you had a wonderful day playing in the sky!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-35100801596744910812013-07-14T16:55:30.621-07:002013-07-14T16:55:30.621-07:00You are probably right about memories. I am not su...You are probably right about memories. I am not sure I don't tend to color mine and fluff them up a bit unintentionally. <br />When you realize how vastly different eyewitness accounts are, it makes one wonder how accurate history is. It was written by humans after all, recording what they saw or heard. Scary. <br /> I had seen that video before but thoroughly enjoyed it again. Thanks. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-37693457061004245752013-07-14T16:24:25.211-07:002013-07-14T16:24:25.211-07:00Have fun freefalling! Sacks' book sounds fasci...Have fun freefalling! Sacks' book sounds fascinating. Memory is suck a tricky thing. Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-57960898016631648322013-07-14T15:37:57.497-07:002013-07-14T15:37:57.497-07:00I have a keen sense of smell and I notice that whe...I have a keen sense of smell and I notice that when I smell something, the smell lingers in my nose for a long time (especially bleach.) <br />I hope that you had a lovely day today as you were skydiving, and I hope that you and Jonelle have a fabulous time on Wednesday. Hiking and skydiving together....amazing!<br />Hugs to you, Jan.<br />JJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-72753794776151475022013-07-14T14:28:09.956-07:002013-07-14T14:28:09.956-07:00That information is so interesting...the fact that...That information is so interesting...the fact that we reconstruct a memory as we access it. I am often CERTAIN that I'm remembering things correctly, and only later do I think, hmm, maybe I was wrong. I wish I could modify my memories of embarrassing moments, because sometimes I feel the sting all these years later. Have a great, and memorable, week!Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-20200435398742253822013-07-14T11:07:06.576-07:002013-07-14T11:07:06.576-07:00Interesting information about memory and sense of ...Interesting information about memory and sense of smell, etc. This morning while searching for a book on Amazon, I came across a book about Hurricane Katrina, remembering Katrina made me think of my late husband and I watching the news of Katrina while working in out in our garage. Many things can trigger many memories. I have not been able to totally change my feelings about my Mom yet, it due time, I guess it may happen. I do not want to harbor bad feelings about anything that has happened in the past. Forward is the only way to move.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-16276700990150723172013-07-14T10:20:28.629-07:002013-07-14T10:20:28.629-07:00I find it interesting that your feelings for your ...I find it interesting that your feelings for your mother changed over time, from disaffection to affection.Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12921536392529606099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-71642234722078245042013-07-14T10:17:51.291-07:002013-07-14T10:17:51.291-07:00I agree that our memories of the same events diffe...I agree that our memories of the same events differ by perception as well as change over the years. Listening to my kids, I have said many times that 'it's hard to believe that you all grew up in the same house...'<br /><br />And I loved the Shadowplay! Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-43593950294938381972013-07-14T08:43:39.610-07:002013-07-14T08:43:39.610-07:00What a beautiful song and wonderful finger play. ...What a beautiful song and wonderful finger play. I loved every minute of it. Thanks, DJan.<br />Your post today certainly resonated with me. Have fun in the sky this week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com