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The thought of what if...?

What if we knew that today's technology would bring back memories so real we could almost touch them all over again?   The other night I was watching a well known African American Classic "Cooley High."  I remembered when the movie first appeared in the theaters, the story of two friends,  one destined for glory and the other intelligent but living for the day.  For the teens of my generation, having lived in a big city in Los Angeles we related to their good times and their struggles.  Mostly, the story was about a memory written, documented and shared.  When one of the main characters was killed, we empathized, felt the pain, relived the memory with the author.


Fortunately, in real life the main characters are still alive and well. Using today's technology, I wiki'd on my tablet Cooley High to see what happened to the actor who played Cochise (Lawrence Hilton Jacobs).  Like all things in movies, he went on to appear in many more roles.  One big sigh... reliving the scene where he gets murdered brings back emotions.

Which brings me to the next what if?  As I was reading the wiki, I realized that Cooley High inspired the TV program "What's Happening."  The character who played Preach was well emulated by the character who played Roger.   The character who played Dee was just as sassy if not more on the TV show.

During the opening credits, I had a close friend that used to appear on the show as a background.  He played different parts at different times. I have often dug up You Tube just to watch him.  So what if I could turn back time to look at his face?  What if I could preserve what he was like back then and recall what it was like to grow up with him, hang out at his house, the high school library, be his dance partner when we used to go to parties and relive those moments.  Like Cochise in Cooley High, he passed away too soon. too young.  The answer to my what if???  Yes.  Every now and then I google "What's Happening" and look at my dear friend. 



He's the one at the counter in the background, with the long hair brushed back acting very irritated at the opening of the show.  What if I could see him now? What if he lived? What would he look like?  How would he have grown old?  How many children would he have had? What if I could give an old friend a hug now?

Life is full of what if's..... What if you have a story or a memory you want to save for your friends or family?  What if your kids could step back at some point in time to remember you?  or a friend?

Do you have a story to tell?  Thank goodness for technology.   You don't have to guess the answer.

Think about preserving  and documenting your memories, stories  or message.  Leave a Legacy... Some things in life like my friend in the background should remain "Unforgettable".

Juliet Vercelli is a travel lady entrepreneur, dedicated to creating memories, helping people celebrate in a destination.   To Contact Juliet: Email info@byebyebirdees.com or Call (707)313-3113

For more information on saving your memories professionally
visit: www.melmedia.net

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