I think I know
May 21st, 2008 by The Dude
…or do I?
I’m plagued by bad memory. My memory is also very selective. I have on more than one occasion substituted facts from one scenario and transposed them to another. I’ve lost many bets with my wife over movie trivia, mythology, and general historical facts. I’ve lost so many bets in fact that I have stopped betting with my wife whose memory, I’m sad to say, is way more reliable than mine. I’ve tried to remedy this with endless gadgets and mind exercises. I’ve bought a Blackberry so I can keep track of dates, passwords, and contact information. I’ve been suckered into purchasing books that promise increased recall. I even drank energy drinks promising increased mental capacities. All failed.
The realization that I have a terrible memory made me think about the memories I cherish and if they may have been skewed in any way by my brain. The sad part of that exercise is that I’m relying on my brain to determine if my brain isn’t working. I’m sure many people face this dilemma. I figured the best way to keep my memories intact is to write them down. So I decided to make this blog a repository of memories. If something interesting happens, or if I have a well formed opinion, I will jot them down on this blog and share them with anyone who would like to listen. Since my thoughts are typically random and sporadic I have a feeling that this blog will reflect that as well. Good times.
