Memory

I went walking by Hamilton Elementary school today. I have vivid memories of going to that school for parent /teacher conferences, school concerts, barbeques, and bringing birthday goodies. 3 of my kids went there- it was a good school. I also walked through the upper field, where Erik played and practiced Lacrosse. I remember going to an alumni game there where Erik and his friends played against the highshool team. Guess who won!!!(Erik's team of alumni!)
I relate smells, sounds and sights to people, activities and places. I love the sound of Robins singing, this time of year. I have memories of my family's cabin on Lake Goodwin, and sleeping (the best sleep I've EVER had) in the bunkhouse there. I played 45's in the bunkhouse, songs such as "Black and White" by Three Dog Night; "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers; and "Sweet Home Alabama"-Lynnard Skynnard. Those summers were such fun at the cabin with the Nash, Badger, Shorten, Duffy and Binns kids, waterskiing, and swimming.
I love the smell of woodsmoke coming from the houses I walk by- I also love the smell of lilacs, and roses.
How about you? what do you remember when you walk into a room and smell a perfume or cologne that reminds you of someone from Highshool or college? My dad says he always likes the smell of rain on dry pavement ; Stu likes the smell of baking bread. Everyone likes something different.
My memories now are of music from Angela's kitchen- what a great idea, to have music playing all the time- she has some of that music on her blog, and it brings back great memories for me from last October. When I hear or see Sesame Street, I think of Harrison and Carson, because they used to like Elmo so much.
I hope you are all enjoying making memories- I hope I NEVER get Altzheimers Disease. How sad to lose your memory.
Have a good night. I am hoping to send some pictures of our mountains and waterfront soon. I love living in Port Angeles. Rain or whatever, I wouldn't live anywhere else!