Quotes About Memories

Besides, things you loved deeply could be lost in a second, and then there was no filling the hole left inside you. So she lived in the moment, as if her life were one long party that never had to stop as long as she kept the good times going.

In the end, I take my shoes off and stick my feet in, letting the lukewarm water lick at my ankles. It feels good, and not just because I'm stoned. I make a mental note to add this to Dulcie's list of things worth living for. For some reason, I keep seeing her rolling her eyes at me, that big, goofy grin stretching her face like Silly Putty. On my private list, I add her smile. She doesn't have to know.

She has a scent that is familiar and comforting, like all the things you wish you could take with you on your travels to make you feel less alone.

Besides, things you loved deeply could be lost in a second, and then there was no filling the hole left inside you.

This is the first family dinner I ever had," she said. "The first of many," Evie promised.

I read a lot.' 'Me, too. One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Street Library,' Memphis said, a little cocky. 'Seward Park Library,' Ling answered in kind. 'It's like you're picking baseball teams for books,' Sam said.

Every mornin', every evenin', ain't we got fun?

You never forgot those old movies, Qwill. You still want reporters to type with their hats on and poke the keys with two fingers.

An object that has been owned and cherished by other human beings for centuries develops a personality of its own that reaches out to you. It's like an old friend. Do

Wrinkles? They just tell the story of your life

Those memories press into me like rude, insistent fingers as I walk toward the back door.

One of the hardest things to accept when someone you love dies is that life goes on. It's like a river that never stops.

All the stories live in our bodies, he thinks. Every last one.

No matter what the future holds even if, God forbid, Conner dies in his prime, or leaves me, or whatever else that fates might throw at us it would be worth it because once you've loved someone the way I love Conner, once someone loved you the he loves me, once you've loved and been loved that way nothing and no one can ever take it away. Whether it last 5 minutes or 50 years that love becomes a permanent part of you.

You were the one who brightened up the dull days, Gram, Hadleigh thought now. You, with your love and your laughter and with that magical smile of yours.

How could memories feel so close and so far away at the same time?

For high school graduation in Finland, you wear a fluffy white hat with a black band. There's a ceremony in which they hand out diplomas, and when you come home all your relatives are there with lots of champagne, flowers, and cake. And there's also a party for the entire class at a local restaurant. We did all that, and I guess I had fun, but I don't remember anything special about it. But ask me about the specs on my 68008-chip machine and I can rattle them off with total recall.

father might have been my favorite playmate, but she was my hero

look at him. But I can't. Too many things are exploding in my head, and the memories are both simpler and more horrible

One sister. Younger, of course. I terrorized her for most of our childhood. On the other hand, every time I fell asleep in the family room, she put makeup on my face and took pictures. So I guess it evens itself out. Plus, I'm the only man you'll ever meet who understands just how hard it is to remove waterproof mascara. And I guess I'll never run for political office. The photos alone would ruin me.

You may forget with whom you laughed, but you will never forget with whom you wept.

Today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness.

If you could only keep quiet, clear of memories and expectations, you would be able to discern the beautiful pattern of events. Its your restlessness that causes chaos.

On deathbed every single good, bad, ugly moment becomes special.