I sometimes think about the fact that we each have a vast library of memories that set us staring into space for a moment whenever we confront them. The trigger can be something as simple and fleeting as a scent on the wind, or a taste so familiar, yet impossible to recall. Most often for me, it is a piece of music that brings back years of memories and experiences that have mounted up on repeat listenings.

And so, I came up with this “Story About…” series, which will allow me to relate these stories of what the memories mean to me. I expect there to be entries about classical pieces, popular songs, movies, TV series or episodes; in short, a repository of recollections that have helped to define who I am.

As with any series of posts, I have been torn by the initial entry point, as it feels like #1 ought to carry a lofty significance. Read on!