The local DMV thought it was a good idea to give me a new drivers license. For EIGHT years! All I had to do was read the second largest line of letters.I’m coming up on 74 – you’d think they would make me take some sort of test,They used to make cars have a safety check every other year to make sure the tires weren’t bald, windows, wipers and horn worked and the brakes were good, They stopped that about 4 yrs ago. Knowing that half the cars out there are probably unsafe and being driven by old people is scary.
“It seems, as one becomes older/ That the past has a different pattern, and ceases to be a mere sequence” – T.S. Eliot This is true. Memory has become a most different experience.
I’ve had amnesia ever since I can remember. I’ve been told that there are 3 things that happen when you get old. First you start to forget everything….and I can’t remember the other two.
All of your life you get smarter and smarter with age and experience then you get older and start to forget everything you ever learned.
I explain this to my computer-savvy friends as that I have so much stored on the hard drive that it’s got a giant index and takes a long time to search it.
The joys of technology have bitten me here, too.Now everyone sends me verification codes to sign into (store) accounts, so I’m looking at something from Safeway, and want to go back to see if my account has a coupon for it but by the time I get signed in…I have a 50/50 chance of remembering what I was going to look for.
I’ve noticed that if I ask my brain something like, “Oh, who played Chester?”, I don’t have to actively think about it. Later on, my brain just pops up with, “Dennis Weaver”.
Old folks home. I thought the Post had an article that the places are all full up. And we were one of the largest groups in populations to come along. Our patents doing a lot of hanky panky we can surmise.
Richard S Russell Premium Member 3 months ago
All too true. Now I forget why I came here in the first place.
BasilBruce 3 months ago
This is why you should always have a notebook handy.
sirbadger 3 months ago
Old Folks Home where they can give you drugs without your permission.
Asharah 3 months ago
Rat, if he retires, you cease to exist.
MeanBob Premium Member 3 months ago
I have serious C.R.S.
blunebottle 3 months ago
I think I can answer that for you, Rat…what was the question again?
warhorse_03826 3 months ago
NOW GET OFF MAH LAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!
kids these days…..no respect for their elders…
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member 3 months ago
The world will seem friendlier since you’ll constantly be making NEW friends!
iggyman 3 months ago
I do constantly misplace my phone!
iggyman 3 months ago
Time for the “Happy Home” ?!
win.45mag 3 months ago
And another thing. And by the way…..
Dobby53 Premium Member 3 months ago
I just use the “Find File” function in my Brain. Might take a day or two.
hariseldon59 3 months ago
For the record, Stephan is 56. Younger than many of us who post here regularly.
The Fly Hunter 3 months ago
Sounds familiar…. not speaking of me…. no…. no…. not me…. what was I saying?
Huckleberry Hiroshima 3 months ago
Turn your hat around, retro dude. It’s 2024.
Ellis97 3 months ago
A memory is only so big, you know.
otieagle1 3 months ago
He better sign up for the home now. There is a waiting list.
[Traveler] Premium Member 3 months ago
He smells like Ben Gay and moth balls
karenjean123 Premium Member 3 months ago
Make one for me too Rat!
ajr58(1) 3 months ago
Old folks know how to hide the bodies so they won’t be found. And, a life sentence is not much of a deterrent. Be careful, Rat.
chris_o42 3 months ago
I can forget a thought while I’m thinking it!
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 3 months ago
That used to happen when I was younger too.
gelmorge 3 months ago
It’s alright It’s OK. It doesn’t matter if you’re old and gray. Dennis Waterman.
Queen of America 3 months ago
The local DMV thought it was a good idea to give me a new drivers license. For EIGHT years! All I had to do was read the second largest line of letters.I’m coming up on 74 – you’d think they would make me take some sort of test,They used to make cars have a safety check every other year to make sure the tires weren’t bald, windows, wipers and horn worked and the brakes were good, They stopped that about 4 yrs ago. Knowing that half the cars out there are probably unsafe and being driven by old people is scary.
VICTOR PROULX 3 months ago
“It seems, as one becomes older/ That the past has a different pattern, and ceases to be a mere sequence” – T.S. Eliot This is true. Memory has become a most different experience.
Count Olaf Premium Member 3 months ago
Stephan is channeling his inner Joe Biden (remember him?). God help the lad. :.( The Count certainly hope it is temporary. And God Bless America.
aerotica69 3 months ago
Notepads in every room. Learned that trick from my…..um…..oh yeah, my father.
diskus Premium Member 3 months ago
Luckily I forget this comic daily
timinwsac Premium Member 3 months ago
It’ll come to him in tomorrow’s strip.
royq27 3 months ago
Have I read Pearls today?!?!?
wolfgang73 3 months ago
He can’t be too old if he wears his hat backwards.
Keno21 3 months ago
Soilent Green time..?
Snoopy Copter 3 months ago
I have nothing to say. so I’m gonna say that I’m 5 foot 1. (If you don’t get the reference shame on you)
Tired 3 months ago
I’ve had amnesia ever since I can remember. I’ve been told that there are 3 things that happen when you get old. First you start to forget everything….and I can’t remember the other two.
All of your life you get smarter and smarter with age and experience then you get older and start to forget everything you ever learned.
Richard S Russell Premium Member 3 months ago
I explain this to my computer-savvy friends as that I have so much stored on the hard drive that it’s got a giant index and takes a long time to search it.
lanainutahdesert 3 months ago
While you’re at it, make one for me.
zeexenon 3 months ago
Been there, done that.
DaBump Premium Member 3 months ago
Sympathy LIKE.
GumbyDammit223 3 months ago
In other words, CRS. Can’t Remember S***
kaffekup 3 months ago
Good one, Stephan, I laughed out loud.
Skeptical Meg 3 months ago
OK. This whole “you’re old” thing is getting silly….
Forgot where I was going with that.
John Jorgensen 3 months ago
What about those of us who were always forgetful?
franki_g 3 months ago
The joys of technology have bitten me here, too.Now everyone sends me verification codes to sign into (store) accounts, so I’m looking at something from Safeway, and want to go back to see if my account has a coupon for it but by the time I get signed in…I have a 50/50 chance of remembering what I was going to look for.
KEA 3 months ago
In fairness, the older we get the more there is to remember… and besides all those memorizes lyrics get in the way.
Jefano Premium Member 3 months ago
I am old, but I’ve had this condition (not being able to remember some things until I give up and think of something else) as long as I can remember.
hooglah 3 months ago
A small recording device works great. That way, you don’t have to try and find a pencil.
SheMc 3 months ago
Its funny until it’s you! hahaha
ncorgbl 3 months ago
I had no memory issues at all until a few months ago. Taking a statin does affect memory. I hate it.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 3 months ago
Sorry,the guy who writes GASOLINE ALLEY got the last one
krisjackson01 3 months ago
I’ve noticed that if I ask my brain something like, “Oh, who played Chester?”, I don’t have to actively think about it. Later on, my brain just pops up with, “Dennis Weaver”.
Drummer54 3 months ago
Perfect comic for my 70th birthday
smartty cat 3 months ago
Old folks home. I thought the Post had an article that the places are all full up. And we were one of the largest groups in populations to come along. Our patents doing a lot of hanky panky we can surmise.
Goat from PBS 3 months ago
Stay young at heart. That’s my advice.
mindjob 3 months ago
When I’m looking for my car keys, I always open the refrigerator for some reason
Slowly, he turned... 3 months ago
oh, don’t put him there yet. Get home care. And diapers.
eddi-TBH 3 months ago
I never thought about that. Makes you think, doesn’t it.
Cameron1988 Premium Member 3 months ago
Steph is only 56
missyhyattfan 2 months ago
I am 46 and have a yearly planner! I love sticky notes too.