Was the dementia of old age a blessing in disguise? No more thoughts. No more damage inflicted. No more memories of damage survived.

The universe is a gathering of nows that I spread before my feet like a landscape.

The more she tried to forget, the more she remembered.

Remember, sometimes something might seem like bad news, but it could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

I think the secret to a hoppy life is a selective memory. Remember what you are most grateful for and quickly forget what your not.

Not all activities are equal in this regard. Those that involve genuine concentration—studying a musical instrument, playing board games, reading, and dancing—are associated with a lower risk for dementia. Dancing, which requires learning new moves, is both physically and mentally challenging and requires much concentration. Less intense activities, such as bowling, babysitting, and golfing, are not associated with a reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s. (254)