harley
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I've always been a list person. At one point I had a list of lists for work.
I've noticed a bit of the decrease in mental acuity myself. I've always been good at basic math, and did sums and such in my head, almost without effort. By the time I got to the checkout line in a grocery store I knew what the total would be, including the tax. Assuming there weren't "by weight" items in the cart.
But now I have to actively think about it before I can do the math in my head. I'm not sure whether it's age or lack of practice. With computers and calculators everywhere I just sort of quit doing it all the time, and now have to put a little effort in. I'm hoping it's the "use it or lose it" theory, as opposed to the "lose it no matter what" option. Time will tell.
I've noticed a bit of the decrease in mental acuity myself. I've always been good at basic math, and did sums and such in my head, almost without effort. By the time I got to the checkout line in a grocery store I knew what the total would be, including the tax. Assuming there weren't "by weight" items in the cart.
But now I have to actively think about it before I can do the math in my head. I'm not sure whether it's age or lack of practice. With computers and calculators everywhere I just sort of quit doing it all the time, and now have to put a little effort in. I'm hoping it's the "use it or lose it" theory, as opposed to the "lose it no matter what" option. Time will tell.
