Memories

What is your earliest memory? You might remember playing with your parents in a park or one of your first birthdays, but can you actually remember that far back? Neuroscientists recently discovered that your memory works a lot differently than most people think. When you think back to that early memory, your mind isn't jumping back in time. It is just remembering last time you remembered. In other words, your memory is like playing telephone. Over time, your memory may alter slightly.

Personally, I have had many moments when the smell of ponderosa pines or the smell of creosote rail road ties will trigger a child hood memory. Each time it is something different.

Are there any smells that trigger your earliest memory?