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My Vespa Shirt

My t-shirt was bought on vacation. It pictures a Vespa in front. On seeing it, I felt elation, Completing my souvenir hunt. A kiosk outdoors was displaying, With other reminders of Rome, The shirts for which tourists were paying In Euros to pack and take home. I wear it and I can envision Those tees flapping out in the breeze. I bought it with no indecision, Just know-what-I-like expertise. An object can oftentimes trigger A memory flash in the mind, Investing it with enough vigor That moments don’t get left behind.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/23/2022 10:13:00 AM

I think Gershon has the right idea for you Ilene. Vespa shopping is your next logical step.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/14/2022 8:01:00 PM

Now how about buying a real vespa?! Varoooooom, Ilene!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/14/2022 11:24:00 AM

My favourite memory of Rome, is drivers driving with their knees as they use their hands to fondle their girlfriend, of which there were no T-shirts. But Vespa sounds like Vesta, the patron diety of Roman bakers . . Best line: "Just know-what-I-like expertise"! Enjoyed, Ilene! Aloha!

John Watt

Date: 8/14/2022 1:54:00 AM

well stated... I have several t-shirts that will never be tossed in the giveaway bin due to the special memories they elicit - in fact i'm wearing one right now!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/13/2022 7:45:00 PM

Another good one, Ilene. I particularly enjoyed this because one of the things we most often did on vacation was search for just the right tee-shirts! And I have drawers full of them I can't bring myself to throw out because of the memories. Also, since Deb and I wore the same size, I have more than I know what to do with.