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What do you miss that's ultimately inconsequential but still deeply personal? (lemmy.world)
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[–] 72 points 2 months ago (7 children)

They keep tearing down buildings that have personal significance to me. My grade school, my first job, my favorite skate spots, teenage hangout spots, etc. Some spots became better things but most were turned into parking lots. I know Joni was singing about nature and whatnot, but Big Yellow Taxi hits me hard.

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  • [–] 22 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    If you've never heard it before, look up the song Gold Rush by Death Cab for Cutie. It's about losing places that are tied to memories.

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  • [–] 16 points 2 months ago

    My best friends joined the Marines out of high school. Anytime they came home on leave they’d get to town in the wee hours of the morning and we’d meet up at Denny’s. That Denny’s was torn down and turned into a car wash :(

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago

    I live in close proximity to my old high school. Its very old, one of the oldest in the country, actually. It's being shut down soon and I'm not thrilled about it. I feel the same as you about my old stomping grounds being clear cut and paved or developed. Its really sad 😢

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    there was a coffee shop in my town in the 90s where we all hung out after school. It closed a long time ago but now it's just a concrete slab. I drive by that empty lot every day on my way to work. It always makes me a little sad. Lots of good times there.

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