This piece first appeared in the January 2019 issue of Limelight magazine.
And not necessarily in that order. The summer music festival spreads across many coastal towns and in a variety of intimate venues, and is a highlight of my year.
What happens when shared memories are no longer shared? When – even as you are living a wonderful moment with a loved one – you know you will probably be the sole keeper of its memory?
The Christmas break has given me the opportunity to see more of my eight-month-old granddaughter and my 87-year-old mother. Sometimes both at the same time. Along with my daughter, four generations spanning 87 years sitting on the same couch in the same room. It’s a privilege not everyone is lucky enough to have.
