Pluggers by Rick McKee for November 10, 2019

I HATE situations like this. I don’t have the best memory for faces in the world and it always bugs me when people say to me “Hi there. Remember me?” and for the life of me I draw a blank!

I’m not that old (yet), but there are occasions like that in my perspective.

Just say nothing and nod.

And my brain is saying where did I put your file ? I can’t seem to find it in all this clutter ;-)

well it has to be the other person’s mind

I provide transportation for people and this happens a lot. I find nothing wrong with asking the person to remind me why I know them. I tell them I need two out of three things to place them, face, name and address. Age doesn’t always have to be the culprit.

I always figure it’s a former student… but since they’ve usually changed way more than I have, I try to say something innocuous

“Bear! It’s so good to see you! It’s been ages since we did (play, musical, review, showcase) how have you been? What show are you working on now?” Me in thought: “Oh God, who IS this person?”

There are 2 different ways to know that you’re losing your mind. 1) You’re forgetful. 2) I forgot.

When my short term memory goes out of style. .. What?

I do have a memory, but at times I don’t know where it is.