Decaying memories - as we age ourselves??

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As I sat on the verandah today drinking coffee and devouring toast my mind started wandering. For some unknown reason I thought about some of my favourite actors - so I checked the net and found to my horror that I'd forgotten that Robert R and Barbara S had both died I sat there tearing up with a lump in my throat and thought most of 'my favourite ones' must have gone by now?? - salutary indeed
 
It's normal to forget some things that don't have a direct affect on us. Plus there is so much to keep track of. I was just thinking yesterday about a celebrity and couldn't remember if that person is still alive. I can't even remember who it was now...this brain of mine processes so much each day. :unsure: Some of my favorites in music have gone and thinking of them sometimes makes me very sad.
 
Yes of course - just thought of those amazing actors barbra streisand and the actor male who was in sundance kid - wot was his name - Robert Redford and then read they were both dead of course??? - it knocked me for sixes sure did - all the good ones I grew up with have gone or going - barbara either once or always had a crush on him - hope they're meeting in heaven!!
 
In fact strangely enough I find that my memory for all my past years remain crystal clear from say a 2/3yr old - can't remember every minute of each day but significant events for sure!!
 
I've come to realize, we become hyper-sensitive to our memories as we get older. I've noticed a lot of young people have CRS (Cant Remember Stuff) --- but as seniors we worry more about it.

I've been trying to give myself a break for being forgetful at times. I suspect it will only increase as I age, so just play my games to keep my mind engaged and go with the flow.
 
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