Comments on: Nostalgia

By: Jordan

Jordan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:34:30 +0000

Trent, your post gave me goosebumps – the part where you talked about standing at the water’s edge with your father and son. Just beautiful. Thanks for this.

By: Eileen

Eileen — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:44:54 +0000

Really enjoyed reading this. It brought me back to times I fished with my grandpa. Thanks for sharing.

By: Evita

Evita — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:30:58 +0000

Lovely post! it put a smile on my face!
Thanks Trent!

By: anne

anne — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:46 +0000

kay-

sorry i was so quick to get angry and obnoxious-

i thought you were trying to say trent was writing like a 12 or 13 year old, and he should take a writing course.

i now see you meant to compliment him. oops.

xoxo

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:31:35 +0000

I spent a lot of time at my aunts house when I was growing up. She lived far out in the country in Alabama. It was my absolute favorite place on earth. For some reason, when I am washing dishes I can smell her house. I don’t know if I use the same brand of liquid she did, but the smell is just so comforting and the memory is so strong. Also, when my husband or my son come out of the bathroom after a hot shower, I smell her bathroom. Now, we were equally as clean in my own home, but I was never as happy there, so I guess that it why the smell triggers such a strong feeling.

By: Kay

Kay — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:10:05 +0000

@Kevin…Yes, you are right; which, is what point I was making. Your comment was more thoughtful than mine and not so “rude and mean” according to Anne’s AGGRESSIVE comment.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:11:32 +0000

@DavidYourFinances: People who love the English language, writing, and creative expression care about the writing style and choice of words.

As a blogger, I would think you’d understand and appreciate that… ???

By: Kay

Kay — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:20:07 +0000

I was trying to say how much I enjoy Trent’s style of writing; it’s perfect? As #11 points out, Who cares about the wrting syle or choice of words! I love Trent’s writing and his frugal ideas.

Also, regarding Anne, your comment was very much appreciated; thank you for steering me in the right direction.

By: anne

anne — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:36:13 +0000

i think my first comment re kay might have been too agressive and was probably deleted.

so i’ll try again-

kay(#3)- what exactly are you trying to say?

By: David/Yourfinances101

David/Yourfinances101 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:27:11 +0000

Who cares about the writing style or choice of words???

Its a great post, and a point well-taken. Too many times these days I see parents try to “purchase” memories.

I have a two-year old son, and I guarantee you we will have more, and better memories of say, a bird feeder we made out of an empty milk jug over ANYTHING I may have bought for him from the toy store.

By: anne

anne — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:10:23 +0000

hey kay-

don’t be such a

oh wait. trent doesn’t want me to use that kind of language around here.

and i can’t believe they let someone as rude and mean as you work w/ children.

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:11:41 +0000

Trent, even though your son’s memories will be different from yours, they will be just as potent and beautiful, and effective in his life. Maybe in 30 years he will take his son (and elderly you!) down to the water’s edge to inspire another generation of memories.

By: Reinder

Reinder — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:19:40 +0000

@Kay: similar to what?

By: Rosa Rugosa

Rosa Rugosa — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:26:02 +0000

The prose was a bit flowery for my taste, but the point is well taken.

By: Gwen

Gwen — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:36:39 +0000

I liked this very much and thought it was very touching.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:33:44 +0000

I thought it was especially touching how you realized your son wouldn’t be sharing the same memory as you. What a great parent you are to realize that he can share the experience, but never relive it exactly the same with you. I bet you will treasure the new memories you make on that trip just the same.

By: john deflumeri jr

john deflumeri jr — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:59:58 +0000

Those kind of memories are, of course, Priceless.

John DeFlumeri Jr

By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:14:23 +0000

Hi Trent,

I teach eighth grade English; your writing is very similar. Have you taken a writing course?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:02:35 +0000

Nice post. Although I could quibble about a word choice or a phrase here or there, it’s well written. Very evocative of some of my mornings as a youngster at our summer camp. Well done.

By: Shirl

Shirl — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:58:56 +0000

One weekend in the fall our family rents a summer camp we attended as kids. My whole family spent time there as either campers or staff. We look forward to it every year but our spouses tolerate it. They just don’t get the magical way the memories make us feel like kids again.