Episodes minus One

It ocurred to me today that what if instead of continuing to write my memoir I wouldn't take time to write a series of vignettes about key episodes in my life, but deprive each of a key element.  So, for example, when I am inclined to write how Hans Busch influenced my life by inviting me to become a coach at the  Indiana University Music School, I were to eliminate the figure of Hans.  Or if I mention Puerto Rico without Munoz and Casals or Dallas without your Mater or Buenos Aires without my parents.............