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52 stories - eucalyptus memories
Adryane

52 stories - eucalyptus memories

another story for my project ...

For most people, there are certain sounds and smells that evoke memories of the past. For me, it is the smell of eucalyptus. Eucalyptus reminds me of a time long ago when my mother would take me, my sister and my brother to Shadow Ranch Park. There, she would spread out a blanket under one of the large eucalyptus trees and we would have a picnic lunch of egg salad sandwiches on egg bread. After lunch, we would lie back on the blanket and rest. While we looked up through the branches of the eucalyptus tree, my mother would read to us. She was happy then and so were we. Those times were sweet and filled with laughter. Sometime later, life changed. We stopped going to the park. My mother stopped reading to us and, sadly, she stopped laughing with us. Over the years, I have walked by many a eucalyptus tree and smelled its fragrant leaves. Each time, I am reminded of our days at the park and if I am very lucky and the breeze is just right, I can hear the sound of my mothers laughter.

Credits:
Anna Aspnes
Artplay Gather Solids
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=28985&cat=0&page=1
MagicFlares No.1
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=27702&cat=0&page=1
Woodshop Alpha and NumberSet No.1
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Different Strokes No.7
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=28718&cat=0&page=2
ArtPlay Palette Scholarly (remember)
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=28512&cat=0&page=1


L.Grieveson - Among the GumTrees (leaves)
Adryane, such a beautifully poignant memory, perfectly captured! That GORGEOUS photo of such a majestic tree is a wonderful addition. Love the gold paint under the title as well. What a special time to have captured with your mother; your words catapult me right there with you. While these story LOs are not your usual style, they definitely have a magic all their own through your fabulous journaling! Hoping you and your lovely family have a shower of blessings in the new year!
 
Yes, she did say it perfectly. Evocative and beautiful the photograph and your journaling.
 
*SIGH* as always, Tracy hit the nail on the head with her comment!! beautifully done Adryane! living downunder I am surrounded by these trees, I think I will remember your story in years to come!! :)
 
Stunning Story, Miss A! I know exactly what you mean - for me, Palm Springs is a fabulous trigger. I think I can hear your mom's laugh too.
 
I love the way you tell stories and evoke memories with just a simple photograph (beautiful glow in the tree). So glad you have the good memories.
 
Smell is a wonderfull trigger. Sometimes memories are just .. in the air.
Love your story and the beautiful picture. Love the bright blue against the dark-background-paper.
 
A moving story Adryane and you are so right about little things evoking powerful memories - they just come out of nowhere without warning and knock you flat! Great page!
 
Oh my goodness! Wow! This is amazing! I now feel the need to browse the rest of your gallery, looking for more of this amazing journaling! This page takes my breath away!
 

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