I remember when....
I remember when..... How many times have we heard those words in our life? As I have gotten older I have found that I have an extremely good memory for past events. I can often recall events from a very young age. It isn't total recall. I do not remember the dates or days. Sometimes names elude me, but the events from the past come to me with amazing clarity. My short-term memory is not very good but things from the past are just another story. The problem is that this can be a double-edged sword. Having a good memory can be amazing. I can remember the best moments of my childhood like it was yesterday. A lot of the amazing moments from sports, school, and the Air Force are remembered in detail. I remember almost all of the wonderful moments of past relationships with warmth and fondness. Something triggers the memory and I will just smile. It's like for that brief moment I am transported back in time. Even if I am asked a question and do not remember, it will normally co