I’ve always had a bit of a lousy memory. But there must be something in the air these days, because lately, I have completely and absolutely lost any and all ability to recall just about anything.

In just the past week, I’ve forgotten to call people to set up appointments (such as our realtor — kind of an important detail when trying to sell your house). I’ve neglected to send email replies. I’ve forgotten to take my daily medicine (only once in the past two weeks, but it’s still an example). Just today, I forgot a follow-up lab appointment for blood work. And on Saturday, I forgot an important meeting to go over details for an upcoming concert at our church. In addition to that, the person who coordinates those concerts had to remind me twice within the past couple of weeks to send out a mass email update on the concert to our mailing list. Hopefully, I will remember to actually attend said concert, because I’m the emcee.

It’s a miracle I’m still remembering to breathe.

I’ve thankfully somehow remembered my wife’s upcoming (28th) birthday on Thursday. If I somehow manage to miss that, well, any credibility I may have gained in the past ten years we’ve known each other will be completely and utterly destroyed.

So, what can I do? Is there a cure for the common empty head? Do ginko biloba (or however it’s spelled) or related herbal supplements actually work to help get the synapses firing more consistently?

I’m all ears (just don’t expect me to remember what you told me).