Yesterday’s post reminded me of when we visited Kaitlin when she was in graduate school years ago. She was carrying a thick day planner and said,
This is my brain!
Fortunately my life isn’t nearly as hectic as hers was, but when it starts to feel too full it does help to consciously slow down and make a list of things I don’t want to forget. That way I can focus on one thing at a time and not clutter up my brain with the other things.
September 6, 2026
I tend to substitute wrong words for right ones so I keep a list of the problem words. Mauve not mocha!
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I do have a trusty agenda and have even started putting things in my phone calendar as I always have my phone with me.
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I totally forgot about that! Great memories.
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Yes, I couldn’t get by without my to-do list!
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I could probably have my PhD in list making!
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I make lists all the time. Ever since I was young I made lists; they seem to be a calming thing. But now making them is more of a necessity!!
They are calming. As well as necessary.
I’m big on writing lists. I’m also kind of big on misplacing said lists
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I got into your blog today. Now, let’s see if this posts. I am not a list maker. My brain took care of that but not so much anymore. Time for lists.
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I have been a list maker for decades now!
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Great article, Jean. Thank you for sharing.
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Yes, I make lists all the time.
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