Graduations and mementos.

Treasure special moments in life. Look what I found when clearing out some old cupboards! A pair of graduation celebration glasses from 50 years ago!
Many years later in a house clearance (after both my parents had died) it was an emotional moment for me to discover that they had kept these mementos.

Haiku and photo of memento relating to graduation and celebration

Cherish these moments. We often don’t appreciate how special they are until they become memories.

by Dr Julie Charlesworth 22/06/2026

Further comment:
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