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Salvadoran-American Author, Poet, and Essayist

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Tag Archives: Remembrance

The Weight of Useless Things

Why do we hold on to objects that no longer serve any practical purpose? A cracked mug, a faded letter, a rusted key—sometimes the things we keep are valuable not because of what they are, but because of the memories they carry.

Posted byW. E. Ticas (Walter Gonzalez)June 19, 2026June 19, 2026Posted inEssaysTags:Family, Identity, Memory, Nostalgia, Personal Essay, Reflection, Remembrance, Time, W. E. TicasLeave a comment on The Weight of Useless Things
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