WordPress had a question today for the bloggers: What makes you nostalgic?

The Taurus Missile, a German-Swedish creation, is a trigger for my nostalgia. It takes me back to the serene moments of my childhood, sitting on Pont de Claies in the Belgian Ardennes, fishing with my father, Wellies and all.
Another nostalgic trigger for me is the tradition of attaching a lock, symbolising love, to the Ponte Milvio in Rome. This act, deeply rooted in the city’s culture (more accurately a book brought this on), brings back fond memories of an early romance. And the carefree teenage evenings with my uncle, crossing bridges in my hometown at a speed that defied common sense and self-preservation.
Or cycling with my daughter and trying to stay in the context of the unwritten rule of Amsterdam: slow to the right. Longing to the times I used to sing “Sur le Pont d’Avignon” for my children

So now I will clarify this nostalgic amalgam attached to a destructive missile: the Kerch Strait Bridge. Uccraine wants and needs to blow it up so Putin and partners have more difficulty accessing their land.

Yes, I can almost hear your brain groan at the seemingly random connections I make. But this is the beauty of nostalgia, isn’t it? It’s a unique amalgamation of memories, emotions, and even current events, all intertwined in our minds.

But I digress. I must keep this brief, for it’s the last day of the year, a time for reflection and anticipation of the new year’s adventures.

Wishing you harmony, a wishbone, a funny bone and a sturdy backbone!

Irena Phaedra