Thursday, June 7, 2007

DON'T FORGET TO................

This is not a time of life when I thought I'd still be learning new things. I imagine, it's because I have forgotten so much, that I now have room for more. Sure, it's a cliche. But, when it hits you between the eyes, (ya, the frontal lobe area) that a lot of new info is being packed into your brain..........aren't you going to ask yourself, "How does all that fit in there?"? Of course something had to come out to make room for new stuff. You don't become aware of this knowledge until the second download. That occurs sometime after 55 or 60 years of age.


From the outside, other people see just the old stuff being forgotten. Well, they're not alone. I also wondered how that half eaten slice of bread (slathered in butter) got between the folded towels in the linen closet. And it's still a mystery to me how my six year old great-nephew was sent the e-mail telling what I bought him for his birthday, and, his Mom, my niece got the e-mail asking HIM what he would like for a gift. But, that turned out O.K. His Mom said she will take the theatre tickets and I can get him a diamond ring. Oh, they'll work it out in the end......If my brother and sister-in-law get an anniversary card on his birthday, and a birthday card goes to their son on their anniversary, it's fine. Two special occasions and two cards. Perfect!


I don't really mind forgetting where household things belong. It's often a nice little surprise to find a bag of marshmellows already melted, in the oven, when I just decided to make crispy squares. But, I was really snarked when the popsicles were there too.


There are some things we should, with G-G-Garfield's grace, never forget. Our elderly neighbour was standing outside talking to his own son and my Hubby. He looked at my husband and asked, "Whose your friend?" Now that's just rude! And did you ever wonder why Gramma keeps all those photos on the fridge? They're put there for identification purposes. I'll check the neighbours fridge, if I don't forget. Maybe they have mixed up the pictures.


The best part is......................................is................................uh.......
.........is you forget the dumb stuff and replaced it with BLOGGING names. The next best thing is, the youngsters (thirty and forty- somethings) don't know it's coming, ha-ha-ha, so we are one up on the kids. It actually IS possible that we have forgotten more than they have ever learned. Makes us REALLY feel that wisedom has come with age. There's lots more to be written on this subject and when I remember it, I'll pass it on to you.






8 comments:

Charlene Amsden said...

Now, what was it I was going to say ... ?

J. D. said...

Quilly....That's a cop out! You are a long way from 55-60....Judy

I Dive At Night said...

Uhm, 55-60? None of us are 55-60 to my knowledge.

I'm 36. That's weird.

Mother Theresa said...

Hmmm, now where am I? Oh, this seems to be a blog of some sort...How did I get here? Hey, when I move my fingers little marks appear on the screen...hmm, I'll just call them "words", yes that sounds good. What could these "words" be for? And I wonder what happens if I click on that orange...whatsit...well, let's just call it a "button"...

J. D. said...

Morgie Joe, the forgetfulness starts at 55-60. So, you guys are good for a long time, youngsters. But, it will happen. Time marches on......Mom

J. D. said...

HEY,THERESA.....ARE YOU O.K.? I'd swear you weren't more than thirty. This shouldn't be happening to you so young! I'll come over and get you straightened up, if I can remember how to get to your place. Oh! I've never been to Spain, have I? Anyway, you wouldn't know who was at your door. I've got lots of little pills. Maybe one of them will help........Judy

Minka said...

that is so cool...if I am that age, I can hide my own Easter eggs...so much fun can be had with this:)

I am turning 30 in July...and rigth now I canæt find my passport...you sure you got t¨he age borders right?!

J. D. said...

Minka...You have a long way to go and you'll forget the fun of forgetting by the time you get there:-).....Judy