topic Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind in Community Chat

Associations, What Comes To Mind

occasionalrain — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:24:17 GMT

It's foggy this morning and I thought of Carl Sandburg. The other day when I was making tea, I found myself singing, I'm a little teapot, short and stout...

Do you experience the same sort of associations?

Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind

Sooner — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:42:26 GMT

When I feel sad, afraid, down, what comes to mind are verses from the old songs I learned at church in my youth. I can always remember at least parts of so many of them and they are such a comforting and uplifting thing!

What a nice topic!

Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind

VanSleepy — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:54:39 GMT

As soon as I read Carl Sandburg, it brought me back to being in grade school in Chicago.

Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind

occasionalrain — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:16:05 GMT

@VanSleepy

That happens to me too. Something, a scent, a name, a song and it takes me back to another time and place.

Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind

mamaslittlepotato — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:19:05 GMT

Although it makes me sad, whenever I hear or play Elton John’s song “Sacrifice” I think of my mom. She loved that song….and so do I

Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind

jlkz — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:40:03 GMT

I avoid the Estée Lauder perfume counter because one scent, Beautiful, was my favorite Aunt's favorite scent. If I smell it, I would have the tears coming.

The connection is still so strong after all these years !

Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind

ManyMeows — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:27:08 GMT

🍝 Whenever I make homemade sauce and meatballs, which is quite frequently in this household, I can't help but think of my dear, sweet Italian Mom. Every Sunday morning I watched and learned as she cooked her "Sunday Sauce" until I almost got it right. The missing ingredient was my Mom's love.

I was so very blessed to have her until she quietly passed away in her sleep just before her 96th birthday.

🌹 Thanks, Mom, for the wonderful Memories.

Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind

ManyMeows — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:11:17 GMT

😂 😂 😂 One that I'd like to unsee . . . .

Mary Beth this morning on CIJ programming, presenting a Kringle Express throw blanket with a puppy pattern, holding up the blanket while busting into a chorus of "Who Let The Dogs Out?"

Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind

Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:14:37 GMT

@occasionalrain wrote:
It's foggy this morning and I thought of Carl Sandburg. The other day when I was making tea, I found myself singing, I'm a little teapot, short and stout...

Do you experience the same sort of associations?

@occasionalrain

Associations don't always make sense, but it's interesting to see where our thoughts go.

For example, when I read this thread topic in Community Chat, the first thing I thought of was that wonderful song WINDY by The Association.

I have no idea why that would come to mind.

Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind

CelticCrafter — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:55:38 GMT

Carl Sandburg is the name of one of the middle schools in the town I live in.

Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind

Sooner — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:16:16 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
I avoid the Estée Lauder perfume counter because one scent, Beautiful, was my favorite Aunt's favorite scent. If I smell it, I would have the tears coming.

The connection is still so strong after all these years !

@jlkz I could put my name on this post!!!!!!

Re: Associations, What Comes To Mind

occasionalrain — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:42:01 GMT

@Sooner @jlkz

The scent of baking bread reminds me of my mother. Her perfume brings memories of my parents all dressed up to go dancing.