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Abuela Spread the Old Family Photos on the Table. Chispa Hopped Up to Help.

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Dozens of old black and white snapshots are fanned across the kitchen table, some with scalloped edges, some soft with age. Abuela sits in an olive T-shirt and her floral apron, holding a small stack in one hand and studying them with a quiet, faraway smile. Chispa has hopped up to the table's edge, white paws resting right on the pile, nose lowered toward a faded portrait as if she is trying to pick out a familiar face. The blue kitchen behind them holds folded dish towels, succulents in clay pots on the windowsill and a set of keys tossed on the counter.

Going through old photographs can be a rich and meaningful pastime. Reminiscing often brings up stories that younger family members have never heard, and it can be a gentle, social way for older adults to stay connected to their history. It can be a nice idea to jot names, places and dates on the backs of prints, or to record the stories while they are being told. When pets are around, keep precious originals out of reach, since dogs may be tempted to lick or chew paper. Scanning favorites makes them easy to share with relatives far away.

Chispa may not know the people in these pictures, but she seems to understand that they matter. She is staying right here until every photo has been looked at twice.

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