Grandfather Clocks and Childhood Memories
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When I was growing up, my best friend’s parents had a very old grandfather clock in their living room. For whatever reason, I was fascinated by this clock, often mesmerized. In adult visits back to their home, I was actually comforted to ser the clock still there, still working, still in the exact same place.
My high school boyfriend’s parents had a big grandfather clock, too. I often slept over there in their guestroom on weekends and since I am a light sleeper, I usually herd the chimes going off all night in the periphery of my sleep. I took great comfort in that.
I don’t own a grandfather clock, though I have a very cool antique mantel clock that was handed down to me by my great grandparents. It keeps fabulous time, by the way, despite its advanced age. I think that is a testament to the old time clockwork art. Because of all my old memories involving grandfather clocks and feelings of safety and comfort, I’ve actually always wanted to have a grandfather clock of my own. Oddly, I recently read a blog article that addressed this same sort of childhood memory thing.
I’m not into antiques, though, unless they have been given to me and have some significant and sentimental value. When I buy things on my own, I tend to go for new items. Therefore, I’ve been shopping around of the perfect grandfather clock for years. Although I like new styles, I shy away from the newer technology. While my sister and my mother are fascinated by atomic clocks, I still find myself drawn to traditional looking timepieces. I did, though, find some cool wristwatches recently that tap into the whole atomic clock technology while maintaining the classic hands and face look. I always come back to the classic styles, though. Maybe that is another reason grandfather clocks appeal to me.
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