Good food for thought, Harley - what memories do we hang onto? Do they serve us well? As I get older, I've fallen into the trap of spending more and more time rooting around in the dusty attic of my past. Part of this comes from sorting through stuff as a prelude to downsizing from a 3,300 sq. ft., 3-bedroom house to a 1,800-2,000 sq. ft., 2-bedroom apartment at some point in the future. Lots of the "stuff" has memories attached. I came across my slide rule the other day, and the instruction booklet that came with it. I used it heavily in high school and college. No calculators back then. No idea now, after 70 years, of how to use it, but what memories it brought back.
So, Bob, are you working on a memoir since you're rooting through the dusty attic of your past? I love the story of the slide ruler. Thanks for the restack.
Will do. I don't write much on Medium these days, but I too continue to pay my fee. I enjoy reading a handful of authors, and you're among them, Harley.
Harley- Some great insights here. My favorite is Williams’ quote. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Thalia, for reading and commenting.
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A good post, Harley!
Thank you.
You’re welcome
Good food for thought, Harley - what memories do we hang onto? Do they serve us well? As I get older, I've fallen into the trap of spending more and more time rooting around in the dusty attic of my past. Part of this comes from sorting through stuff as a prelude to downsizing from a 3,300 sq. ft., 3-bedroom house to a 1,800-2,000 sq. ft., 2-bedroom apartment at some point in the future. Lots of the "stuff" has memories attached. I came across my slide rule the other day, and the instruction booklet that came with it. I used it heavily in high school and college. No calculators back then. No idea now, after 70 years, of how to use it, but what memories it brought back.
So, Bob, are you working on a memoir since you're rooting through the dusty attic of your past? I love the story of the slide ruler. Thanks for the restack.
No, no plans for a memoir, but I do enjoy reflecting on things and the memories they stir. Might do a piece for Medium on the slide rule.
If you do, let me know. I still pay my monthly fee.
Thanks for the encouragement: https://medium.com/crows-feet/from-a-slide-rule-to-the-moon-d0d085548019
I loved the article.
Will do. I don't write much on Medium these days, but I too continue to pay my fee. I enjoy reading a handful of authors, and you're among them, Harley.
No, no plans for a memoir, but I do enjoy reflecting on things and the memories they stir. Might do a piece for Medium on the sliderule.