You brought back memories of my grandmother's household. Completely different but the reluctance to throw things away. The constant repurposing (to use a modern word). I remember a large bag that became a handbag, then a smaller handbag, all the way down to my first wallet (I was 11). I think the generation that went through the scarcity caused by WWII all over Europe learnt to use what they had, to make the most out of things. Also, the 'quality over quantity' meant that things last longer, and because they were good quality they could not be thrown away.
Love this celebration of your string unpicking, sock darning relatives, Sue. And have just really enjoyed reading your flash fiction story The Massage. It works so well. I’m playing with ‘flash’ for first time myself at the moment.
You brought back memories of my grandmother's household. Completely different but the reluctance to throw things away. The constant repurposing (to use a modern word). I remember a large bag that became a handbag, then a smaller handbag, all the way down to my first wallet (I was 11). I think the generation that went through the scarcity caused by WWII all over Europe learnt to use what they had, to make the most out of things. Also, the 'quality over quantity' meant that things last longer, and because they were good quality they could not be thrown away.
This is lovely. You just made me travel in time to some life I might have live some time ago... or not. Thank you :)
thanks Nadia, glad you enjoyed reading it
Love this celebration of your string unpicking, sock darning relatives, Sue. And have just really enjoyed reading your flash fiction story The Massage. It works so well. I’m playing with ‘flash’ for first time myself at the moment.