Memory Episodes

In her book, Remember — The Science of Memory and The Art of Forgetting (©2021), Lisa Genova introduced the major topic (for me) with questions about a common coin we rarely handle in 2026:  “Could you draw both sides of a penny with total accuracy from memory right now? How can you both remember a penny and yet remember so little about it? Is your memory failing?”

Scanning 1980s calendars my wife Kay filled with handwritten notes, I’m fascinated by family events I can’t remember … for the life of me.  (At my old age, that phrase is much more than just an idiomatic expression.)  

My memory … (a work in progress)

Breath of Fresh Air

A friend who likes reels showed me one about the body’s need for home ventilation.  That is certainly good for physical health.  However, I think a greater need is for a fresh outlook on life, shared with others.  Health benefits are associated with that as well. 

I like the “idiom describing a person, idea, or thing that makes a situation feel new, different, exciting, and refreshing. It signifies a welcome, positive change, often bringing energy, joy, or honesty to a previously dull or stressful environment.”  Do you know someone who is a breath of fresh air, who positively lights up a room?