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Normally Rule of Thumb

Thinking can overtax the active mind Thoughts flood the strata of the cerebrum, Where’s vital information one should find Cannot locate a fact, one feels so dumb, Something that is normally rule of thumb. Moments before on the tip of the tongue, Much we have forgotten, since we were young To be forgetful is so frustrating, Suggesting needed synapses are sprung Age can be so darn debilitating. written January 31, 2022

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/1/2022 12:30:00 PM

I've decided to turn the glass upside down: 'More forgotten -- less to remember. ~ I.I.B. (Ignorance is Bliss)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/1/2022 12:49:00 PM

That's a good idea, gw. I think I know what you mean, but not sure. Sometimes you can be vague....

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/31/2022 11:52:00 PM

I know the word and yet it is not there. I try and try. It pops into my head two days later, easy peasy. Ha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/1/2022 7:11:00 AM

Always when you don't need it anymore. I couldn't think of the word "stereotype" the other day and it about drove me crazy, then it suddenly popped into my head long after the discussion was over with. Made me so frustrated!