Tasting Memories-Repost from 2015

Today, I had a "tasting memory."  It reminded me of this post for 2015.  I thought I would repost. My experience is still the same today.

​You hear a lot about how certain songs or even smells can bring back certain memories.  With the starting of school I am reminded of a memory that floods my mind based upon a certain taste......

In 1969, I was going to start first grade at the Southward Elementary School in Bowie, Texas.  I was beyond excited.  I had my Big Chief Tablet, big fat pencil, a box of Crayons that were flat on one side (does ANYONE remember those?) rounded scissors and of course my Family Affair lunch box.

Several years ago, my husband bought me a Family Affair lunch box (complete with thermos)  for Christmas.  It was an "awwww" moment and scored many bonus points for him. 

Back to 1969.  The week before school started I wanted to "practice" taking my lunch to school.  So every day that week, I would take my packed Family Affair lunch box and go outside and sit on the curb at the end of the sidewalk.   The treasures packed in this tin box might have varied from a ham sandwich to fried chicken.  I'm not sure what all was in that lunch but one thing I am certain that was in my lunch was a baggie full of green grapes. 
Those grapes are my tasting memories.  It doesn't apply to all  grapes but every once in a while, I'll pick up a grape, pop it in my mouth and then be flooded with memories. I am taken back to 1969, sitting on the curb on Wilbarger Street.  Makes me smile every time.

I hope you have a sweet memory of your childhood.  They taste so good