Yesterday was one of those days when this old gray mare knew her memory ain’t what it used it be. The epic memory failure began when I discovered I’d purchased the wrong kind of puff pastry for the new dish on the supper menu.

What to do?

Thanks to improvisation techniques honed by many years of practice, the meal was saved. Hiram liked the new dish so much, he said it deserved to be photographed and put on the blog, improvisations and all. But the camera was missing.

Nowhere to be found.

Eventually, I realized I must have forgotten it at last week’s family reunion. So, no picture of last night’s yummy meal. And the evening was spent sending a series of emails to cousins trying to locate the camera. (Janet, if you read this, check your email and reply asap!)

This morning I remembered the iPad.

Why hadn’t it come to mind last night? But no worries! I could use it to photograph the left overs. Except by then, the leftovers were gone. Hiram had taken them to work.

Rats!

That’s when I knew my memory ain’t what it uses to be. So I was very pleased to discover the article 10 Ways We Get Smarter As We Age at the Time website. Those of you who share my age bracket will appreciate them, I’m sure.

1. Your hemispheres sync up. That sounds awfully high tech, doesn’t it?
2. Your brain never stops growing. So, should we worry about exploding heads?
3. Your reasoning and problem-solving skills get sharper. Sharper than what?
4. You can focus on the upside. That’s why this list is showcased today.
5. Your people skills are constantly improving. Compared to what?
6. Your priorities become clearer. What’s for dinner and where’s the bathroom?
7. You’re always adding to your knowledge and abilities. Though you’ll constantly forget where you put them.
8. You can see the big picture. In that case, new glasses may be in order.
9. You gain control of your emotions. Then why did a cardinal singing make me cry the other day?
10. You become an instant expert, even in new situations. Since we’re instant experts, this expert recommendation is that you copy the list, tie it around your neck so you don’t forget where it is, and read it daily as a reminder of how smart you are.

Just sayin’.

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