tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790418453028921218.post7612078462323782533..comments2023-06-26T07:46:09.409-07:00Comments on Pieces Of Light: Memories of those who are goneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790418453028921218.post-27696526774122582202011-04-24T00:25:51.767-07:002011-04-24T00:25:51.767-07:00Thanks! I think that's quite right. I did a pi...Thanks! I think that's quite right. I did a piece on that topic for the FT: you can read it here: <br />http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/d8a94e3e-465c-11de-803f-00144feabdc0.htmlCharles Fernyhoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077012181124807825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790418453028921218.post-27489886757984792922011-04-22T03:16:34.502-07:002011-04-22T03:16:34.502-07:00Interesting that the memories we choose to hold on...Interesting that the memories we choose to hold onto may not be entirely accurate but they will almost certainly be disproportionately positive. That's human nature really to hang on to good memories and ditch the bad, or at least edit them into less bad memories!<br /><br />If as suggested memory is about the present and not the past then todays technology does help support the capture of little pieces of family history to enjoy now and to pass on to future generations. It's the version of events that we choose to save now that will be passed on, so tread carefully!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602928219052821210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8790418453028921218.post-18291033404674779382009-10-08T15:59:41.400-07:002009-10-08T15:59:41.400-07:00While I was a little uncomfortable with the motiva...While I was a little uncomfortable with the motivation for trying to create a memory for children of their grandfather, I have enjoyed hearing stories of my husband's father.<br><br>In particular, I like hearing Recaro recite poems his dad told him. Or repeating his father's jokes and particular anecdotes. I never met the man, but I love the way the stories encourage a shared appreciation of the man.Sasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13697836741843809088noreply@blogger.com