Oh memories good and bad. Remembering things small and a long time ago can be hard. Sometimes those memories I feel are fluffed a bit.

I think of all the times I studied as a student. So many times I think they left the memory bank once I used them on say a test. I think that is common though.

I do think being reminded of an event or occasion does help us reminder. I think of the family vacations I went on. I remember something about every one of those. I think seeing pictures, consuming food and even music helps us remember events. Perhaps the more senses or feelings we use aids with our memories. I still remember riding on a float for the first time as young kid (maybe I forgot an earlier time 😆) I was 5. Maybe throwing and eating candy helped that memory.

What is challenging is recalling your very first memory. I have a handful of early childhood memories but for the life of me I don't know which happened first. Another thought if we remembered everything wouldn't be more machine like than a human?

Now I know where possibly some of your great photography skills came from 😉 Sounds like you got to see a lot of good photography growing up 😃