It is simply their nature to remain in a permanent state of youth and nowness. Our folly of course, is not recognizing that the image they portray is in part a picture of self-indulgent propaganda
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A lovely little entry, my friend. While I know that my memories are as faulty as ever, I've noticed lately that many people refuse to acknowledge any other aspect of a memory or past event than the "nostalgia", especially when things weren't really the best. I think it does more honor (because it's more truthful to the event) to try to encompass it all, no matter how disappointing, uncomfortable, ugly, beautiful, or delightful the memory may be.
It's also an uneasy topic for people, but remembering those that are dead (and I completely understand why we do this), their lives are perhaps painted as the rosiest of all. They become gods, rather than people. Sometimes it angers me, though I know this is selfish.
Maybe the "good old days" when we were younger were really the best, maybe not. Regardless, you're right, we're here now, and in our desire perhaps for something more, we invent or exaggerate what we wish we had.
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While I know that my memories are
as faulty as ever, I've noticed lately
that many people refuse to acknowledge
any other aspect of a memory or past
event than the "nostalgia", especially
when things weren't really the best.
I think it does more honor (because it's
more truthful to the event) to try
to encompass it all, no matter how
disappointing, uncomfortable, ugly,
beautiful, or delightful the memory may be.
It's also an uneasy topic for people, but
remembering those that are dead (and I
completely understand why we do this),
their lives are perhaps painted as the
rosiest of all. They become gods, rather
than people. Sometimes it angers me,
though I know this is selfish.
Maybe the "good old days" when we were younger
were really the best, maybe not. Regardless,
you're right, we're here now, and in our desire
perhaps for something more, we invent or
exaggerate what we wish we had.
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Just to warn you, I'll probably give you a call soon.
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I miss you, Zach.
I'm jealous of all
those people who get
to see you on a regular
basis. :-)
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