…reunions, she felt, were not much more than a scratching at the vague itch of memory. And like scratching, they rarely helped-indeed, scratching often made matters worse, as any dermatologist would tell you.
In "At the Reunion Buffet" by Alexander McCall Smith, the author explores the complex emotions surrounding reunions. The protagonist reflects on how these gatherings do little more than stir up old memories, likening the experience to an itch that one attempts to relieve by scratching. However, just as scratching can sometimes exacerbate the discomfort, reunions often fail to bring the closure or satisfaction that participants hope for. These events may promise...