Essays on Memories

Granny Weatherall’s memory of being jilted at the altar 60 years ago has caused her to dread the unpredictable events in life. In the past, she has found comfort in organizing and controlling every aspect of her life. Now facing old age and death, she…

Nowadays, the prospect of long-distance relationships seems like a thing in the past. Repeatedly criticized by its opponents, the image of long-distance relationships have been tossed around and pushed aside. However, the downsides and the failures of a long-distance relationship lies within the beholder and…

The hospital room was lit up by the late summer sun and the sound of the families going to the circus just below the window made it sound like everything would be ok. I would always climb onto the window ledge and watch the parents…

It is an undeniable fact that the built constitutes an important part of our environment and plays a crucial role in shaping our experiences and memories. We had begun experiencing architecture even before we heard, or knew, how to speak the word: by touching, licking,…

Winter is my favourite season of the year. It’s not too hot and always cold but the best part about it is the snow. I have always loved the snow because it brings back the best memories: building a snowman with pebbles for eyes, a…

Traveling is fun especially if you are with your love once. It is a way of creating memories together. Seeing wonderful views is really relaxing. It can also help you to unwind while enjoying life. But if you have a snoring problem and worried that…

It’s hard not to love waterfront restaurants. There is nothing more beautiful and relaxing than sitting with a friend or family member near a body of water while being served delicious food. The smell of the water and the sounds of the birds are so…

The Godley Head Defence site is very significant to New Zealanders. It is very significant in many ways. It was a place that many people relied on. It is now a place where many people can relive the memories of New Zealanders and discover our…

Meet Henry Gustav Molaison, a man who saw his doctor every day for many years and introduced himself every time as if they had never met [1].Molaison suffered from anterograde amnesia, the inability to form new memories [1]. How did he come to have this…

Memories of Loch Erin Decades ago, my Grandparents were one of the first residents to purchase property on Loch Erin, a conglomeration of Irish neighborhoods situated around a man-made lake. My Papa, a decorated math professor, thought it would be a great place to retire…