The vault - Page 2

Flint · 08-02-2009, 11:38 PM

It's always about the simple things.

Queen of the Ryche · 08-04-2009, 12:16 PM

Luckily I have a "vault moment" almost on a daily basis. It's my new goal in life. I used to be so full of bitterness and sorrow - Now I choose to focus on the sweet and savory.

Like those little tiny moments when Princess OTR looks me in the eye with that twinkly elfin grin, snuggles in close, and says "Mommy, know what? I love you." for no apparent reason, other than the fact that she too is content at that given moment in time.

hot_pastrami · 09-02-2009, 03:16 PM

I was recently listening to the episode of Radiolab where they discuss human memory, and in one segment a neurologist was explaining how memories are not accessed in read-only mode when we remember them...each time you recall something, the memory can be modified a little...or a lot. Over time the stored memory may be altered so heavily that it scarcely resembles the original event. Such is how two people can recall the same event with starkly contrasting stories.

The episode even discusses how fake memories can be inserted into people's minds using strong contexts. Neat stuff, but a bit unsettling.

Despite all this, we humans trust our memories, and often take great offense when the accuracy of our memories is called into question. Humans are big bags of contradictions.

limey · 09-02-2009, 04:13 PM

I'm trying to keep a little book of good moments - maybe not daily, but trying to preserve some along the way.

lumberjim · 12-10-2009, 12:47 AM

The kids and I went bowling today on a whim. we had 3 hours to kill, and the boy suggested it. ( I kicked their asses ) ...but i asked at the desk when we were leaving if they sold old pins...and the girls said, no....they don't sell them, but i could have a couple for free.....

a couple more errands found us at home despot...and this thing:

then on to the real business of the day>

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capnhowdy · 12-10-2009, 06:15 AM

What a great day. You are so fortunate to have such a beautiful family.

classicman · 12-10-2009, 08:07 AM

Thats so great. Good times, good memories...

Undertoad · 12-10-2009, 11:50 AM

You can really see both of you in those younguns

Cicero · 12-10-2009, 01:49 PM

Beautiful post jim! I remember when I last felt that sense of contentment! I had trouble figuring out what the feeling was, then I realized: wow...I am content for this moment! I did exactly as you have suggested, I decided to contain that memory and keep it safe.

It's funny, when I consciously decide to be content it doesn't work. The moment happens of its on accord. I can tap into the feeling, but not make it manifest by imposing proper conditions.

08-02-2009, 11:38 PM	#16
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	It's always about the simple things. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

08-04-2009, 12:16 PM	#17
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Luckily I have a "vault moment" almost on a daily basis. It's my new goal in life. I used to be so full of bitterness and sorrow - Now I choose to focus on the sweet and savory. Like those little tiny moments when Princess OTR looks me in the eye with that twinkly elfin grin, snuggles in close, and says "Mommy, know what? I love you." for no apparent reason, other than the fact that she too is content at that given moment in time. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

09-02-2009, 03:16 PM	#18
hot_pastrami I am meaty Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 1,119	I was recently listening to the episode of Radiolab where they discuss human memory, and in one segment a neurologist was explaining how memories are not accessed in read-only mode when we remember them...each time you recall something, the memory can be modified a little...or a lot. Over time the stored memory may be altered so heavily that it scarcely resembles the original event. Such is how two people can recall the same event with starkly contrasting stories. The episode even discusses how fake memories can be inserted into people's minds using strong contexts. Neat stuff, but a bit unsettling. Despite all this, we humans trust our memories, and often take great offense when the accuracy of our memories is called into question. Humans are big bags of contradictions. __________________ Hot Pastrami!

09-02-2009, 04:13 PM	#19
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I'm trying to keep a little book of good moments - maybe not daily, but trying to preserve some along the way. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

12-10-2009, 12:47 AM	#20
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	The kids and I went bowling today on a whim. we had 3 hours to kill, and the boy suggested it. ( I kicked their asses ) ...but i asked at the desk when we were leaving if they sold old pins...and the girls said, no....they don't sell them, but i could have a couple for free..... a couple more errands found us at home despot...and this thing: then on to the real business of the day> and __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-10-2009, 06:15 AM	#21
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	What a great day. You are so fortunate to have such a beautiful family. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

12-10-2009, 08:07 AM	#22
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Thats so great. Good times, good memories... __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

12-10-2009, 11:50 AM	#23
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	You can really see both of you in those younguns

12-10-2009, 01:49 PM	#24
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Beautiful post jim! I remember when I last felt that sense of contentment! I had trouble figuring out what the feeling was, then I realized: wow...I am content for this moment! I did exactly as you have suggested, I decided to contain that memory and keep it safe. It's funny, when I consciously decide to be content it doesn't work. The moment happens of its on accord. I can tap into the feeling, but not make it manifest by imposing proper conditions. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

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