tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post5278285959864167075..comments2023-12-20T02:16:15.132-08:00Comments on The Fifty Factor: MomentosJoanna Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-35948065464924070572009-06-17T14:09:58.919-07:002009-06-17T14:09:58.919-07:00What a wonderful, touching story. I am so sorry y...What a wonderful, touching story. I am so sorry you were robbed and lost some irreplaceable items from part of your life. How wonderful that you are passing this importance on to another generation.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-88701755682827268472009-06-17T04:30:44.450-07:002009-06-17T04:30:44.450-07:00Now I begin to understand the meaning of being a b...Now I begin to understand the meaning of being a blogger and of searching and finding fellow bloggers that could be so so interesting. (Before, blog sounded like a dirty word since plenty of bloggers were being dragged to jail, here in my beloved country).<br /><br />Oh how I kept love momentos, every little piece of it.<br /><br />Thank you Joanna, I'm loving your blog. It makes me smile.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-58475837003704499122009-06-15T18:35:40.061-07:002009-06-15T18:35:40.061-07:00I do collect them. And over time, the box has grow...I do collect them. And over time, the box has grown.lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-86697185490118834442009-06-15T08:38:38.295-07:002009-06-15T08:38:38.295-07:00Wow! Beautifully written! I wish I kept as much of...Wow! Beautifully written! I wish I kept as much of my notes and things. My BFF kept a lot of our notes from middle school and I cherish those. I love pictures of course, and occasionally will sore a plane ticket in my journal to save.<br /><br />I'd love to have them for my kids to see. <br /><br />You have an AMAZING life story! I'm so jealous of your success!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10081326512506237554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-42045502114379116062009-06-15T07:32:02.758-07:002009-06-15T07:32:02.758-07:00I got a bit misty-eyed reading about your break-in...I got a bit misty-eyed reading about your break-in. I hate that you lost things that probably only had value to you.<br />For the most part, any available surface in our house is a catch-all for our momentos.<br />However, I do have one small box that a corsage came in... from my first boyfriend when we went to my jr. prom. The box has little momentos from some of our dates... including a salt-shaker from Mastersons restaurant. <br />I've only taken the box out and looked at the items once in the past 15 years, yet can't bring myself to get rid of them.pita-womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180341525376306799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-43856257749634889472009-06-15T07:15:30.395-07:002009-06-15T07:15:30.395-07:00Memories and the guarding of them...I too keep all...Memories and the guarding of them...I too keep all my precious bits in boxes. A wonderful post Joanna, xv.vicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-78646464965839138262009-06-15T00:25:32.892-07:002009-06-15T00:25:32.892-07:00What a wonderful story, I always enjoy reading wha...What a wonderful story, I always enjoy reading what you post. I gave you an award on my blog. Pass it on if you want too but don't feel obligated. Love your blog!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664824920459341153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-78578882760504709072009-06-14T20:56:46.722-07:002009-06-14T20:56:46.722-07:00I wish I'd kept more momentos. Living a somew...I wish I'd kept more momentos. Living a somewhat nomadic lifestyle, for practical reasons I have thrown more than I've kept. My favourite momento is a vintage container that mum used to keep her jewellery, and now that she is no longer here, means a lot. I've had my dining table & chair set since my boys were young, almost 20 years now, it also reminds me of mum, as her own dining table was the place I remember her most, sitting and reading, in between those dreaded chores. <br />How terrible to have had some of your own treasures stolen. Things that could never mean so much to anyone else.Rowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765993736554383626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-34758302254452085202009-06-14T19:21:09.935-07:002009-06-14T19:21:09.935-07:00As a Cancer, I have a tendency to look backward mu...As a Cancer, I have a tendency to look backward much more frequently than forward; it's a problem that I am attempting through a great deal of internal work, to balance.<br /><br />That said, mementos mean a great deal to me. But, that's compounded in that my friends and family have always given me 'stuff', treasures that they thought I would really like.<br /><br />I've gone through several different sorts of collections in my life...most I've given away. One collection that grows, is my collection of Scottie Dog stuff from the 30's & 40's.<br /><br />I have a wooden box that contains ephemera like paper.<br /><br />I'm lately in the mood to begin finding homes to pass along much of the momentos that proliverate in my space. Time to think that less is more.<br /><br />Snarky Sister...this post spoke to me on so many levels. So very many levels. And, with each one like this, it's an honor to know you, more.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972581158834240144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-91363299742023206962009-06-14T14:25:17.251-07:002009-06-14T14:25:17.251-07:00Yes, I'm a big traveler, so I alwasy buy somet...Yes, I'm a big traveler, so I alwasy buy something very small to remind me of each trip -- then (and here is the best part) I squirrl them away in a very old tool box that's been passed down through the family for generations. BTW -- I create odd/beasutiful concotions in my kitchen -- and you've got me thinking J-E-L-L-O...lover your blog...mariedavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971356497121526218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-8210370174191884822009-06-14T05:55:35.783-07:002009-06-14T05:55:35.783-07:00What a fabulous story!
Late last week I drove a c...What a fabulous story!<br /><br />Late last week I drove a couple of hours up to see my mom to bring her some sweet peas to transplant into her garden.<br /><br />Since my step-dad died a few years ago, she had talked several times about getting rid of some of his collections---he had several extensive ones and would never throw anything away.<br /><br />He left a collection of old 78 records---nearly 700 of them. She considered giving them away, but I convinced her to let me look through them. Some of them might be valuable, and her finances have been strained as of late because of the economy and various kids and grandkids hitting her up for some fundage.<br /><br />I've spent the last couple of days sorting and cataloguing them---most are in pristine condition.<br /><br />Talked with her on the phone yesterday and just felt overwhelmed by her tears. In the 24 years that they were married (they married late in life, he was almost 80 when he died), they hauled all those boxes around through 5 moves, and NEVER ONCE did they open them, listen or get any enjoyment out of them.<br /><br />She thought it was such a waste. I do too. :-(Attila the Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158308703617226652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-83433556667220764012009-06-14T03:59:44.074-07:002009-06-14T03:59:44.074-07:00Lots of posts about memory lane today. I don'...Lots of posts about memory lane today. I don't have a box or anything like that i keep these items in, but i too keep them all over my flat to remind me of happy times. The wooden tuktyk from SriLanka, or the pottery dish we totally overpaid for from our honeymoon in Thailand. :) i too like seeing my memories wherever i look. :)MsTypohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405552178619579820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-80294320561929374802009-06-14T00:39:12.350-07:002009-06-14T00:39:12.350-07:00What a lovely post Joanna.
I have a small cardboar...What a lovely post Joanna.<br />I have a small cardboard box since my teenage years where I keep my letters, postcards, poems and quotes.<br />I haven't looked through it for years but after reading this post I am going to treat myself and get a glass of red wine and settle down in front of the heater (it is cold here in Australia)and take a trip down memory lane.<br />Hugs<br />Peggymiruspeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-6623384464142300612009-06-13T23:31:55.103-07:002009-06-13T23:31:55.103-07:00Hiya from SITS! What a wonderful story, and an int...Hiya from SITS! What a wonderful story, and an introduction to your blog (for me, anyhow)... Love the way your mementos grew! What a great legacy for your kids and grandkids next time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326055954753378117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-66430980395622334472009-06-13T22:46:48.251-07:002009-06-13T22:46:48.251-07:00Such a beautiful post as always!You're a great...Such a beautiful post as always!You're a great writer.<br /><br />Yes, I love mementos. I come from a large Irish Catholic family...my Mom is the youngest of nine, I have 23 first cousins on her side alone!So, you can imagine the "stuff." In fact I was just given a memento on my recent trip home...my Aunt gave me a "Ted Lewy" print of the SF cable cars. (I don't think it is an original but it is from one of my great aunts trips to SF in the 1940's)I can't wait to have it framed and hung. I try to display my mementos: )The Flying Pintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416790641626771836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-88048725398939395742009-06-13T20:57:50.585-07:002009-06-13T20:57:50.585-07:00What a life you have had. I have a box. It is load...What a life you have had. I have a box. It is loaded with little things. I wish I would have been better about doing what you did though. You seem very good.<br /><br />Have a great Sunday.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02892472931655519485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-80057478675700329692009-06-13T19:26:34.461-07:002009-06-13T19:26:34.461-07:00Joanna, that was lovely and sad and then happy. I ...Joanna, that was lovely and sad and then happy. I don't know what else to say to you, except thank you for sharing. xodianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16084010090761068139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-69205556838043298132009-06-13T17:55:20.491-07:002009-06-13T17:55:20.491-07:00I collect everything! Every bone in my body is a ...I collect everything! Every bone in my body is a sentimental one. I can't even begin to tell you how much stuff I've collected over the years. I think my concert ticket stubs are my coolest collection of "stuff." I did a post about them this year and blogged.com features that post too. It's quite an honor since I was a kid when I went to all of those shows for adults. <br /><br />Great post, Joanna! I'm sorry you were robbed. I'd still be crying if that happened to me. <br /><br />Hugs!!Green-Eyed Momsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175981627284967050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-69280827592905218912009-06-13T17:01:00.418-07:002009-06-13T17:01:00.418-07:00I've collected many mementos over the years, b...I've collected many mementos over the years, but I've also moved so many times, that many of them are gone forever -- somehow. My pictures are my most treasured possessions. If I lose those, I'll be devastated.Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-56238444203894644962009-06-13T16:41:11.979-07:002009-06-13T16:41:11.979-07:00Hi everyone, Happy Saturday. Thanks for taking t...Hi everyone, Happy Saturday. Thanks for taking time out of your weekend to stop by.<br /><br />It sounds like we agree our most cherished mementos are not necessarily expensive, but they are oh so valuable to our hearts.<br /><br />Today i added a new memento to my collection-- The graduation program from my husband's grand daughter's high school graduation. The program, with her name highlighted as a member of the Cum Laude Society, (Yes, i'm bragging :-) will be added to my collection. <br /><br />I took a lot of pictures today and make a point of always printing my digital photos so I can actually look at them anytime-- not just on my computer. I think I'm old fashioned that way. And I know a few of them will be added to my hamper of keepsakes.<br /><br />Thanks again for stopping by. Keep those cards and letters coming! I love to hear from you.Joanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-84626290181524800432009-06-13T16:27:34.143-07:002009-06-13T16:27:34.143-07:00Such sweet reminiscing. You're a truly great c...Such sweet reminiscing. You're a truly great chick! The only time I worried about you was crying on the plane during your move from NYC to San Francisco. Glad you recovered.<br /><br />And have I told you lately how HONORED I am that you're following my blog. Man!<br /><br />:::swelled head:::<br /><br />Thank you!Boozy Toothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765083787738573580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-25654937539871058452009-06-13T14:40:48.264-07:002009-06-13T14:40:48.264-07:00Both my daughters collect money. Usually my money....Both my daughters collect money. Usually my money...<br /><br />Great read!Mike Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720759712556479993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-45450574745440492652009-06-13T12:26:48.086-07:002009-06-13T12:26:48.086-07:00When I look around I know I am a collector. For y...When I look around I know I am a collector. For years I have collected the little spoons from all the places I have been. I have racks and racks lined in my hallway walls. When my mom died I found a bunch of spoons that had been my grandmothers so I added those. I have a ton of pictures which I have GOT to put in albums soon and mark as if something happens to me my family won't know who some of them are. Some years back I did an extensive family tree search and came up with family I never knew I had (cousins), photos, newspaper articles and tons of paper backup. I did a computer tree but like I said copied tons of stuff in case of whatever. Oh gads too much to mention. I loved your post!!grannyannhttp://www.anntuckerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-42295446936769387692009-06-13T12:11:54.314-07:002009-06-13T12:11:54.314-07:00I do have collectibles, the majority of which are ...I do have collectibles, the majority of which are worth very little to anyone but me.<br /><br />I love how the little things -- including songs and scents, take us back to where we once were...<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-41370522298347422062009-06-13T11:52:15.604-07:002009-06-13T11:52:15.604-07:00Great post! I collect books (they are my mementos)...Great post! I collect books (they are my mementos) and family pictures. I pick up a book and think about when I bought the book, and what was going on in my life when I acquired the book.Feisty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821808042889216134noreply@blogger.com