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<\/p>\n“Take care of your memories for you cannot relive them.”\u00a0 Bob Dylan<\/p>\n
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I took this picture several years ago when I visited Elon’s majestic campus for Homecoming.\u00a0 It inspired so many personal college memories; in addition, it also was a reflection of my imagination too!\u00a0 For those of you who have already read Cobwebs of Time<\/strong><\/em>, you know the importance of Elon’s campus and particularly the beautiful lake next to Harper Center (in the 1970s)\u00a0 This was the setting for many interactions between protagonists Laura and Brad.<\/p>\n Even though the building is different, the picture below is the exact same location.\u00a0 This is the drawing by Kelly Myatt St Clair (www.kellystclair.com) that appears at the end of Reflection of Memories<\/em><\/strong> and is also included in Cobwebs of Time<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 I would love to ramble on about my novels and the significance of the two pictures, but that is not my intention for this post.<\/p>\n I want this blog post to focus on memories.\u00a0 Personal memories.\u00a0 Your memories.\u00a0 My memories.\u00a0 Not my fictitious stories.\u00a0\u00a0 Today, I wish to spotlight real life!<\/p>\n When I look at that lovely lake, I have very distinct and personal emotions.\u00a0 It brings back my youth with complete clarity.\u00a0 Decades have passed; however, the moment I walk on Elon’s campus and sit by the water’s edge, memories that I have tucked away in the past flare up in my mind’s eye.\u00a0 I see forks in the road and choices I made.\u00a0 I see friendships.\u00a0 I hear laughter. I can even envision old boyfriends — a soft touch, a whisper — a warm hand in mine.\u00a0 I can recall a kiss as if it happened five minutes ago.\u00a0 To my surprise, I feel old hurts and confusion. I feel heartbreak, joy, decisions, challenges and successes.\u00a0 The passing of years does not cloud the memories.\u00a0 Some are beautiful.\u00a0 Others are painful.\u00a0 All are learning experiences that helped create who I am today. When I allow those memories to escape, I am not haunted by unanswered prayers; instead, I am reminded of a fantastic era in my life that gave me an incredible foundation.<\/p>\n Is there a place in your past that triggers a multitude of memories?\u00a0 A place where choices were made that changed your life and altered the road taken to your future?\u00a0 If you could relive those memories — would they really be equal to those thoughts you’ve painted in your mind?\u00a0 As Bob Dylan said, “you cannot relive” those memories, but you can learn from them, and those experiences — those memories — can make you stronger.<\/p>\n To my fellow Elon Alumni . . . I hope to see you at Homecoming November 2nd and 3rd.\u00a0\u00a0 Elon.edu\/alumni\/homecoming<\/a>\u00a0Let’s share some of our memories!\u00a0 Yes — I know — we can’t relive them — but we can talk about them and savor the flashbacks!<\/p>\n www.booksbytesajones.com\/book<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/booksbytesajones<\/a><\/p>\n Check it out on AMAZON<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/take2withtesa\/<\/a><\/p>\n Twitter:\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/Take2withTesa<\/a><\/p>\n Pinterest:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/cobwebsoftime\/<\/a><\/p>\n View all BLOG posts by Tesa Jones: \u00a0 http:\/\/www.booksbytesajones.com\/category\/blog\/<\/a><\/p>\n Goodreads:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/author\/show\/1690353.Tesa_Jones<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.booksbytesajones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Lake-Mary-Nell-and-Harper-Center-in-the-1970s-300x186.jpg\")
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