I feel a sort of yearnin' 'nd a chokin' in my throat When I think of Red Hoss Mountain 'nd of Casey's tabble dote!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels a mix of longing and physical discomfort when remembering specific places and meals from the past.
- In plain terms
- I miss Red Hoss Mountain and Casey's table dote so much it hurts.
- What can you take from it?
- Nostalgia can feel physically overwhelming.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What place makes you feel this way?
- Why does food trigger memory?
Another view
Physical reactions to memory vary widely between individuals.
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