MEMORIES :: Members Reflect

Each month members share and reflect on memories of their experiences, both intimate or widely shared events, current or past, or honoring another of influence. Members also look forward with hopes and dreams by offering their wishes; things they wish to happen in our world, big or small, personal or far reaching.

mypuppypie

Last Christmas our family, coming from different counties in California, met and stayed at a lodge just outside Yosemite park to share the holiday. We were so excited when it snowed the first night of our stay and we woke up to a winter wonderland. It was truly a different type of holiday celebration filled with snow hikes, sitting around an outdoor bon fire, and enjoying the 50' Christmas tree in the main lobby with a huge fireplace. And it was a dog-friendly hotel so we brought our Lucy who is the orginal inspiration for our dog sweaters. We're staying home this year but look forward to more Yosemite holidays in the future.
Shared by Mypuppypie

This time of year I always think back to when we were kids, and getting ready for the holiday season. We always made our own holiday decorations, and had such a good time doing this together. Us kids and dad would go out to the woods and look for fallen down pine twigs, spruce twigs, cones, dried roots and anything else we could use. We would laugh and have fun, coming up with the craziest stories about any of the roots or twigs we found. When we got back home my mom was ready with hot cocoa and all the ribbons and other things needed for the decorations, and we would all sit down around the kitchen table to make the most beautiful decorations. I can still smell the wonderful scent in the kitchen, as I find myself drifting away into fond memories and careless times.
Shared by Friggjasetr

This past Thanksgiving was the most heart-warming one I've experienced in a long while, possibly ever. Instead of travelling across the Midwest to visit family, I simply stayed home and ate a nice meal with a few close friends. We all share similar values when it comes to food, like eating local, organic, and whole foods as much as possible. We dined on wild turkey, organic cranberry sauce, local greens, whole grain rolls, and much more! It reminded me that sharing simple things like food, friendship, and values often brings the most joy.
Shared by Foragingfibers

I am very lucky to have grown up with many great memories. As a young girl, I grew up on a wonderful neighborhood in South Louisiana. Our neighborhood was very friendly, both the parents and the children visited and enjoyed each other’s friendships. At Christmas time, my girlfriends and I would get together and walk a short distance to Main Street to shop for our Christmas presents for our families.
Even more fun than the shopping spree, after we had our gifts, we would go to one house and spend the afternoon wrapping our small gifts, many hand made by us, and sharing a fun day together. That is a wonderful, fun-filled memory that we share often when we get together now, as adults.
Shared by Herbfriend

Coming together. This is a theme we can all benefit from. In our town we have a small but committed group of "Occupy Willimantic." This group of people moves me so much. We all meet, discuss and listen. What do we talk about? Our Future. Our Labor. Our Environment. It is amazing. I can see all of us growing as we share. It's wonderful to reach out in your own town and find connection where you never expected.
Shared by SarahWinterClothwork