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OT: on memory (the non-digital kind)

As we approached our destination, I smiled. My wife stared at me from the passenger seat with a funny look on her face - the way she usually does when I smile by myself. "But, honey, do you know what I'm smiling about?" I asked her. She kept silent. I continued, "My memory has never been very good. I know this, and I accept it; this is why I keep a very lengthy To-Do list in my notebook. Paper and ink have very good memory. However - you can't ask paper for advice. You can't ask paper to solve equations, or give you insight into solving engineering problems. So - given the choice between having a good memory or a superior intellect, I think I'll stick with what I've got. How about you?"

Her response was classic. "I don't know."

I couldn't stop laughing after that. Eventually, she started laughing too. And then our 4-year-old son started laughing as well.

Reply to
mrdarrett
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What is the purpose of that tidbit of inanity, to expose us to the harsh and unpleasant reality that some people have absolutely nothing going on in their lives, and compete with insects for a vacuous life?

Reply to
Fred Bloggs

That's not very nice.

Do you *need* a reason to smile ?

Graham

Reply to
Eeyore

No, I'm sure that it was intended to make you post one of your usual useless and silly rants. I'd say it worked very well.

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Michael A. Terrell

Whatsa matter, Fred? Speaking of insects, did someone grab that tasty fly you had your _eyes_ set on ?:-)

Seriously... too bad you have no clue about family communications, and the joys thereof.

...Jim Thompson

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Reply to
Jim Thompson

Indeed. Truly a pity.

It was late (not sure if the headers came out right, but it was about midnight). Was so funny, though, I decided to post it to share the chuckle. (And also to preserve it - with my memory, the details would have faded fairly quickly... ;-)

Michael

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mrdarrett

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