Stripping away the rose colored glasses of denial concerning my reality. Getting in touch with truth. Reaching out to others in empathy concerning their reality and their walk to truth.

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Memories ~ full circle













Once there was a ride ~
Swallowed by the tide;
Would childhood memories disappear?

Memories of fun ~
Laughter in the sun.
Replacing my joy with future tears?

~dcrelief

Memories are etched in my mind, free to relive any time I like. Then again, I wondered: "what happened later, long after my visit? Did this place remain the same? Does this 'now time' still reflect the goodness I took into my mind?" (Sigh)

Have you ever had a similar experience? 

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Workers on lunch break watch the removal of the Jet Star roller coaster May 14, 2013. The structure has been in the ocean for six months after the pier it was on collapsed during Superstorm Sandy in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. The Casino Pier has contracted Weeks Marine to remove the Jet Star roller coaster from the Atlantic Ocean.





14 comments:

  1. Sometimes I wonder what went on after I skedaddled out of there. Never knew a rollercoaster went into the ocean haha

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    1. Really - you were there then? I think it's wild looking. Why not have a ride that travels over water?

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  2. I remember when that happened.
    Places do change and sometimes they fall apart. I've only revisited a couple places from my childhood (I lived all over) and they weren't the same.

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    1. A friend of mine had to have her house rebuilt. Lots of damage there.

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  3. Memories only truly live in our heart. Lots of my childhood places are gone with the wind now or so dilapidated that it's just sad to see them.

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    1. >>..."Memories only truly live in our heart."

      Well said, Debra!

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  4. It reminds me of the last scene in the original "Planet of the Apes" where a small part of the Statue of Liberty is exposed above the sand.

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    1. Oh yes, I remember that scene - it flipped me out.

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  5. Every year when storms head toward the Outer Banks I worry. It's my happy place filled with so many memories.

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  6. Only time I visited a place from my childhood I didn't recognise any of it. Odd seeing a roller coaster in the water.

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  7. Hi Dixie! It's so nice to stop in and visit your blog!
    Memories of our hometown landmarks and the places we went to are so special to one's family history.
    I hope to be able to pick up my blogging again!
    So nice to visit here!
    ~ Maria
    ps. I have to try your key lime pie fudge! My chocolate fudge recipe that is so delish comes from Eagle Brand Condensed milk recipes. I think the condensed milk fudge recipes come the best! I can't wait to try this one! I'm pinning it right now =)

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    1. Maria! You have been missed. I do hope you'll come back with more lovely posts!

      Good luck making this. i think I'm addicted now, (snile).

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