I love facts and little known tidbits of trivia. They burrow into my brain and are not to be forgotten. I can easily fall prey to the pride of knowing facts. At times I can blurt out or say some little facts under my breath to add to a conversation. That information doesn’t really add to the conversation for anyone but me and of course, my pride.
That pride of mine that likes to work overtime and can be totally consumed with facts. Bible facts, WWII facts, family history facts, etc. I can get lost and consumed with facts, details and trivia. During my teaching days, I enjoyed sharing those little known facts with students. Once I left teaching, the audience for those things dwindled. My interest did not dwindle, but the time dedicated to that type of information found its place somewhere else.
These days, the facts I crave are family history and stories. Each day I visit my dad and we talk about family stories. Part of this if for me, but a bigger part is for him to remember and not lose those memories. One day, he will as dementia takes over little by little. But until then, we will recall facts and stories together.
Blessings, Carrie
Anita Ojeda says
I’m a fact geek, too! And a teacher :). I also suffer from feeling pride about all the facts I know and I have to catch myself a lot when in conversation with others so I don’t come off sounding like a know-it-all. Age is helping me realize that while I might know a lot, I certainly don’t know it all!
Lisa notes says
How wonderful that you are mining family stories with your dad! These are invaluable facts you’ll be so glad to have.
Lisa Blair says
I’m so glad you are hearing your daddy’s wonderful facts and stories! You could put your facts into a book and self-publish – something to ponder.
Leslie Susan Clingan says
My mama has been hallucinating and seeing long, lost family members, and mixing up us – her children – with those who have passed. We have had the occasion to look up people she is mentioning to see who they are. Most of the time we recognize their names but she stumped us this week. I remember the oddest bits of life. Talked about some of my silly memories with mom on the phone today. It was good for both of us. Share some of those memories and bits of trivia with your dad. I bet you will spark a light in him.