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Trying To Remember

There are those that remember details that astound me. One of my brothers is like that. He will say things like: In 1972 I was here or there doing this and that. Others will say things like: It was June 20th when I first heard that song. I don't remember anything in this sort of detail. I remember things like: I was leaning against the wall and so and so was dancing at that party wearing a pink dress but if pressed for the date or whereabouts of the memory I will not recall. I take pictures in my heard and once the pieces are arranged correctly in my memory then I am able to remember the entire scene. I need the entire stage set before I can remember a specific detail. Some people have exclaimed to me, upon my saying: I don't remember, that they just can't believe it. They are even more astounded when it was me that initiated the event they are speaking of. I need clues given to me to remember the entire event.  I have thought long about this quirk of mine and I think i...