Memory is the name of a popular song recorded by Barbra Streisand in 1981. It has also been recorded by famous artists such as Barry Manilow, Petula Clark, José Carreras, Sarah Brightman and others.
Originally, Memory is a show tune from the 1981 Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats sung by the character Grizabella, a one-time glamour cat who is now a shell of her former self. The song is a nostalgic remembrance of her glorious past and a declaration of her wishes to start a new life. Sung briefly in the first act and in full near the end of the show, “Memory” is the climax of the musical, and by far its most popular and well-known song.
Songs are able to bring back memories of our past bringing back a suitcase of emotions felt during those previous years. The same is true with images embedded in photographs. Both visual and audio stimulus are powerful agents of remembrance. This is why the music and photography industries are so strong.
Photographs of weddings, baptisms, first communions, engagements, graduations, children’s births and other important social events in our lives, are very dear to us. We take great pride in displaying them in our living rooms or offices. We cherish photographs because they bring back memories. They help us return to the past and feel emotions which have long been forgotten with the passing of time.
I feel goose bumps all over my body every time I see a photograph of my father. He meant so much to me. The emotions I feel while viewing his photographs are extremely difficult to describe. I suppose it happens to many of you with your loved ones.
My wife has a little table in our living room with several photographs of people she feels strongly for. The table also hold objects related to people which constitutes her personal inner circle. This depository of images and objects is what makes her tick. This small table evokes warm memories with its corresponding positive emotions.
I decided to take a picture of this sentimental table that is cherished so much by my wife to share with you today. I’m sure you have something very similar in your living rooms as well. Here we go.
Picture of a small table in our living room showing several photographs and objects related to persons we love. (Credit: Omar Upegui R.)
A closer view of the living room table loaded with memories of people we care for. (Credit: Omar Upegui R.)
A close up of the table depicting photographs of persons we reach out to. (Credit: Omar Upegui R.)
Another view of the table which shows Christmas cards, baby's shoes, and small religious objects of people who mean a lot to us. (Credit: Omar Upegui R.)
The great value of photographs is capturing precious moments of time for later enjoyment. Photographs freeze time, and in the process, makes us remember and feel. Photographs are memories. Good Day.
