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-I Kid You Not

Age comes with its own set of changes

One being the change in memory

Our memory declines and we forget more

A frustration that becomes your daily


I have many forgetful moments

Do things sometimes l  cant believe

Couple memory loss with insomnia

And theres no amount of crazy you can’t achieve 


Recently, in the midst of an insomnia bout 

With my body and mind in complete zombie mode

I put my lunch in the microwave to heat

Typed in the heat needed using my…..Pincode!

I kid you not…

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Charles Messina

May 12, 2026 at 3:49 AM

I can't tell you how many times I've searched for my glasses and were on my head, or my phone which was in my hand (lol) All part of aging, I guess. It sure beats the alternative though! A relatable great write, Deb. CharlieX

Deb M

May 28, 2026 at 4:43 AM

Hey Charlie…..a belated thankyou my friend. I think what l find the most frustrating is the time you waste unable to find things etc….especially when they are on your head hehe!! Debx

Gershon Wolf

April 26, 2026 at 8:36 PM

Better than me putting my wife's brassieres in the freezer???.

Deb M

April 26, 2026 at 8:46 PM

Tell me you didn't???

Sara Kendrick

April 26, 2026 at 5:09 PM

Good one!! Deb. I enjoyed reading this one today. How about trying to change the TV channel with the telephone headset. LOL..Or vice versa. I think the problem is when we do things like that and can't figure out our mistake then there is something wrong. Thank you for sharing this humorous one with us. Sara K

Deb M

April 27, 2026 at 10:40 AM

Thanks Sara and you are welcome! Ha....Debx

Silent One

April 26, 2026 at 12:50 PM

So very true and so many will relate to this...

Deb M

April 27, 2026 at 10:41 AM

Indeed they will S.O....thanks so much! Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

April 26, 2026 at 9:49 AM

Dear Deb, you had me laughing out loud. That mix of exhaustion, honesty, and “did I really just do that?” Memory doing its own thing, insomnia tagging along yeah, that combo can turn any of us into a full-on sitcom character. Thanks for the laugh, I needed it. Blessings, Daniel

Deb M

April 27, 2026 at 10:43 AM

Oh lm so happy it gave you a good laugh Daniel...it gave my husband a good laugh also! The joys of ageing hey....we have to laugh about it!! Thanks my friend! Debx

Judy Ball

April 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM

I do so feel your pain and frustration. I walk into rooms and forget why I'm there. I lay my glasses down and five minutes later wonder where they are. You are not alone. A fun read and reality check. The pain in my knees makes me forget the pain in my back. God Bless, JB

Deb M

April 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Hi Judy…..yes we all seem to struggle with the frustration of memory loss as we age…..l find it so annoying and so time wasting….. you put something away it a special safe place and then spend hours or days trying to remember and find….. where you put it!! Thanks Judy…Debx

sara Etgen-Baker

April 21, 2026 at 5:08 PM

oh my, I'm belly laughing....I do some of the strangest things....keys in the refrigerator, toothbrush in the trash...the list is endless. Wishing you well, hugs, Sara

Deb M

April 22, 2026 at 10:25 AM

We have to laugh Sara or we'd be a blubbering mess otherwise...all.part of growing old! Thanks....Debx

Terry Flood

April 21, 2026 at 4:08 PM

Fear not, Deb. Those are just WTF moments… I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve pointed my van keys at my back door in order to unlock it. You know what’s odd about that?… it never works…EVER!… O… and if you have any of those LED lights with little remote controllers…don’t leave the controller near the TV remote… because when you go to bed at night……. You end up putting on Channel 4… and waking up the whole house!. Done it Toooooo many times!

Deb M

April 22, 2026 at 10:39 AM

They are the WTF moments for sure....Time wasting and totally frustrating! You made me laugh with your examples of what you do my funny friend!! Thanks for being bonkers like me and sharing it ....l feel better now haha!! Debx

Gary Radice

April 19, 2026 at 8:40 AM

Funny & sad Deb. How many times have I gone upstairs at home for something and forgotten what the heck I went up for? I can also remember clearly things I did 50 years ago yet ask me what I did two days ago and I'm stumped. I digress (as older people do) - Nice work. Cheers - Gary

Deb M

April 22, 2026 at 10:28 AM

Been there done that Gary Ha! It's part of the ageing process but boy it can be time wasting and frustrating!! Thanks...Debx

Ilene Bauer

April 18, 2026 at 2:41 PM

yikes! this is funny, but also not really, deb. i know exactly what you're describing, though. the yiddish word for it is OY!

Deb M

April 22, 2026 at 10:31 AM

OY....l've got a lot of that going on ilene especially when insomnia is in the mix! It is normal and part of growing old but is so time consuming and annoying!! Thanks my friend! Debx

Ink Empress

April 18, 2026 at 5:58 AM

Oh gosh! The challenges that come with aging youv expressed so very well! Memory issues are something thats so difficult to deal with! Every freaking day, altho im not aging i forget where i put my phone hahah! Gosh! Honestly i think i have too much poetry in my mind! I have been thinkin of u debsz, beautiful soul. Wondering where you were! So good to see you! And read you! Hope you are doing well. Sending you light always

Deb M

April 22, 2026 at 10:34 AM

How lovely to recieve a comment from you sweet ink! I thought you had left. I am not around on P.S like l used to be due to a busy life and other reasons. I pop in but not regularly atm. I hope you are well and happy sweet girl...l am glad to see you back! Debx