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Generational Fishing By Matt Carey
I’m a new father. My daughter
turns 2 at the end of July. It amazes
me how fast time goes. My phone
is fancy enough that it will create
a collage of pictures and ask me
“do you remember this day?” It’ll
compile similar photos and quotes
together with a caption along the
lines of “outdoor adventures” or
whatever else is sure to draw me
in. I have to say, I like the features of
the phone and sometimes I don’t
remember the day or taking the
photo. Other times, the memory is
clear and will get my brain churning
to the before and after events of that
photo. It’ll also lead to a great talking
point with my family, or remind me
to reach out to a friend who I was
with during that time.
It’s basically my generation’s photo
album: a compilation of memories
that elicit the sights and sounds of
the past.
Seeing these photos and videos
pop up on my phone makes me
reflect on the journey I’ve been on. It
makes me reflect and think about
the life that was and the life I have
now.
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The timestamped dates and
pinpointed locations on the photos
give me a clear reminder of when
and where I was as I snapped those
photos. Some photos I’ve kept
in the camera roll for 10 or more
years, other photos happening