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The quote suggests that experiences stand out more strongly in memory when they happen infrequently. Repetition can make something feel ordinary, while rarity makes it easier to remember in detail.
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About Meghan Daum
American author, essayist, podcaster, and journalist
Meghan Daum is an American author, essayist, podcaster, and journalist. She is known for her personal essays and commentary, as well as for work that moves between literature, culture, and public life. Her writing often examines identity, independence, family, and the pressures of modern adulthood, using a direct and observant voice. She has built a broad body of work across print and audio, and her name is closely associated with nonfiction that is personal in tone but wide in range.
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