Stories to Remember

REFLECTING AND CONNECTING WITH THE PAST

Veteran and lifelong storyteller, Dick Johnston has spent nearly a century recording and recounting his life. Dick’s writing helps him cherish his experiences and relive some of his favorite memories. After writing three autobiographies, he’s encouraging us to do the same.

Born in 1923 in Woodstock, GA, Dick featured his adolescent memories and milestone accounts in his book, “Woodstock Memories ”

“I was born at home in my mother’s room, ” Dick recalls “The same room that two of my brothers were born in.”

In “Woodstock Memories” and his other autobiographies, Dick describes this period in detail, exploring personal moments like his time at school, as well as more universal experiences, including the toll of WWII and being drafted in 1944

Dick’s writing is more than just a collection of stories; it's a way for him to reconnect with his past, his memories, and in a heartwarming way, himself.

“I’d get a yellow paper and I’d write down all the events I’m gonna cover and I’ll use that as a guide I can leave it, come back to it, figure it out, and the writing generates memories that I’ve forgotten ”

Dick’s pastime not only helped him resurrect his forgotten memories, but it also ensured that his legacy will be passed on to his grandkids, great grandkids, for generations to come Today, Dick and his wife, Brenda, enjoy living at Corso Atlanta where they’ve been encouraging their neighbors and friends to share their stories

“These stories,” Brenda adds “They’re going to be lost, quickly, if we don't capture them,”

If you're interested in capturing your story, we encourage you to email mmj@villageparkseniorliving com to be featured in an upcoming edition of The Villager