tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post4022051650568212661..comments2023-11-03T14:36:20.471+02:00Comments on Around The Island: Remembering GrandmaRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-32877789595772303482008-09-15T23:33:00.000+03:002008-09-15T23:33:00.000+03:00Lovely post. I just returned from a visit with my...Lovely post. I just returned from a visit with my grandmother and was catching up on my Reader "stuff". Clicked on you after reading Merlot Mom.<BR/><BR/>Smells have the power to stir vivid memories for me. What a gift you have in your grandmother's perfume.<BR/><BR/>I'm Chris, just thought I'd say hello.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-19482301356874457062008-09-15T16:21:00.000+03:002008-09-15T16:21:00.000+03:00so wonderful...and what a memory to keep!so wonderful...and what a memory to keep!Danyele Easterhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645625553845575954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-39151852345335681662008-09-13T02:49:00.000+03:002008-09-13T02:49:00.000+03:00Oh my goodness. What a beautiful story and memory....Oh my goodness. What a beautiful story and memory. I believe scent has a stronger memory trigger than anything else. I know that I have some very distinct memories related to scents. <BR/><BR/>Such a lovely treasure. :DDianne - Bunny Trailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604043807160470553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-5203643660016581792008-09-12T19:07:00.000+03:002008-09-12T19:07:00.000+03:00That is a terrific memory. You're very lucky to ha...That is a terrific memory. You're very lucky to have that remainder of her. I have a scarf that belonged to my mother, who always wore White Diamonds. It still carries her scent - faintly - almost 3 years later. I could refresh it with a new bottle of perfume, but would it be the same? <BR/><BR/>Found you through David...Peace - DRiverPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846730934649303857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-87168119069878671532008-09-12T15:01:00.000+03:002008-09-12T15:01:00.000+03:00Nice little box with a nice story; a great tribute...Nice little box with a nice story; a great tribute to an elegant grandma.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-51657067834773778252008-09-12T08:20:00.000+03:002008-09-12T08:20:00.000+03:00Sorry I am late. I love your kitchen. That windo...Sorry I am late. I love your kitchen. That window is outstanding -- so is your cupboard and counter space.<BR/><BR/>I also like your grandmother's little box. My Gram had a perfume box, too, but her's was round and had an enameled rose top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-74057208704289040042008-09-12T04:13:00.000+03:002008-09-12T04:13:00.000+03:00What a beautiful little treasure to remember your ...What a beautiful little treasure to remember your grandmother with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-39126672847803828732008-09-12T01:16:00.000+03:002008-09-12T01:16:00.000+03:00what a super box and a great memory........I did a...what a super box and a great memory........I did a post on my blog about my grandparents clock which they got on their wedding day, and which I now have. Those memories are precious and no one can take them away from us.<BR/><BR/>Great post and a great blog.<BR/><BR/>Gill in CanadaGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-1028982473672370842008-09-12T01:14:00.000+03:002008-09-12T01:14:00.000+03:00I never knew my grandparents - so this was very sp...I never knew my grandparents - so this was very special for me.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-69591640990299391942008-09-11T22:18:00.000+03:002008-09-11T22:18:00.000+03:00What a beautiful keepsake Robin. Very touching.What a beautiful keepsake Robin. Very touching.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844585694765307439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-81924274158172232612008-09-11T21:08:00.000+03:002008-09-11T21:08:00.000+03:00That little box is beautiful, it's gorgeous and wh...That little box is beautiful, it's gorgeous and what a fantastic story.Bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759956143232394203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-26000719470475039522008-09-11T16:26:00.000+03:002008-09-11T16:26:00.000+03:00i remember when i first heard that our sense of sm...i remember when i first heard that our sense of smell triggers the most memories--it's soooo true. i'm glad you have this to remember her by and make her feel a little bit closer.~V~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10008858304246310756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-13002559748648256272008-09-11T13:43:00.000+03:002008-09-11T13:43:00.000+03:00We so often forget that there are five senses to s...We so often forget that there are five senses to stir memories...how wonderful to have something like this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-75278279548883367622008-09-11T11:24:00.000+03:002008-09-11T11:24:00.000+03:00Beautiful post, beautiful box, amazing keepsake!Beautiful post, beautiful box, amazing keepsake!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-53565299709241787312008-09-11T07:49:00.000+03:002008-09-11T07:49:00.000+03:00What a beautiful memory. I loved reading this pos...What a beautiful memory. I loved reading this post.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-71595105948239214802008-09-11T07:30:00.000+03:002008-09-11T07:30:00.000+03:00Loved this post.Loved this post.mother in israelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715046177293916034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-32902380134972805192008-09-11T05:21:00.000+03:002008-09-11T05:21:00.000+03:00My Grandmother used to wear Coty Air Spun Face Pow...My Grandmother used to wear Coty Air Spun Face Powder. She kept that little round tub of it on her dressing table for as long as I can remember.<BR/><BR/>After she passed away I went and bought some just to smell her again. I don't wear it, but occasionally I do open the box and just smell her and it's wonderful. <BR/><BR/>You've got me crying now. :) Thanks for that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166875964870812562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-65582339014908947142008-09-11T05:15:00.000+03:002008-09-11T05:15:00.000+03:00that's simply beautiful. thanks, robin, for sharin...that's simply beautiful. thanks, robin, for sharing it!Phyllis Sommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654761832717723000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-14858279311741195922008-09-11T04:24:00.000+03:002008-09-11T04:24:00.000+03:00What a beautiful story about her ... and you!Funny...What a beautiful story about her ... and you!<BR/><BR/>Funny...my Dad's mom was Grandma to me, and my Mom's was Nana, too.<BR/><BR/>The perfume I remember my Grandmother wearing was Evening In Paris :-)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504992439212714138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-2760839600753774982008-09-11T04:16:00.000+03:002008-09-11T04:16:00.000+03:00my god. beautiful. just beautiful. Thank you.my god. beautiful. just beautiful. Thank you.Dawn Fortunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722591049949538021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-52460819883442087082008-09-11T00:50:00.000+03:002008-09-11T00:50:00.000+03:00What a powerful post here today. "Inhaling her ve...What a powerful post here today. "Inhaling her very essence" is quite moving. It's amazing how things, although mere objects with little meaning on their own, have the power to transport us in memory, feeling, and emotion. I appreciate you sharing this very much.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074502919190699746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-62364078566158000182008-09-11T00:44:00.000+03:002008-09-11T00:44:00.000+03:00What a beautiful little box!I think scents always ...What a beautiful little box!<BR/>I think scents always take us back. It's wonderful to have this one of your Grandma.<BR/>Lovely post.Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-40055864490319665862008-09-11T00:13:00.000+03:002008-09-11T00:13:00.000+03:00What a beautiful tribute to someone you clearly lo...What a beautiful tribute to someone you clearly loved. She sounds like she was wonderful. Smell is such a powerful memory trigger, I think. Borghese brings back memories for me. I've never been big on make-up or cosmetics but in the 1970s Bloomingdales in NYC had a sale of Countess Borghese's night cream. Best stuff ever. I nursed that little jar for almost a year.Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996538460071167819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-37851075355443615462008-09-11T00:07:00.000+03:002008-09-11T00:07:00.000+03:00The sense memory. It's powerful. It brings us back...The sense memory. It's powerful. It brings us back to happy times.<BR/><BR/>I will forever associate the smell of lilies of the valley with a teacher I simply adored. When she huged me (back when teachers were allowed to hug children and did so without fear of nastiness) I always felt safe and loved. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your grandmother with us.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-63933262155573419502008-09-10T23:56:00.000+03:002008-09-10T23:56:00.000+03:00What a special memory. One you can not only see b...What a special memory. One you can not only see but also smell.Dr.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752941912945095736noreply@blogger.com