Yes, you know you are getting old when you are using your brain for "those" decisions.Well now, , , , , let's see here..........
When I was a young man, , , , , it wasn't ANY of those parts making the decisions......
Then, when "old" snuck up on me like a thief in the night, , , , , ,
it became the PAIN gland callin all the shots....
Amongst other things.
I'm married. Does that answer your question?
Coin toss and trial by combat probably get to the truth at the same frequency....
Yeah and their utter astonishment that older humans can very often clearly recall thoughts and conversations that occurred half a century earlier when they themselves (the kids) can barely recall what they said or did week ago because their young brain considers that a week is a very long time.
I've been trying to figure that one out for years. It was strictly forbidden in grade school, begrudgingly tolerated in middle school and completely ignored in high school where I grew up. Never could get a straight answer from anyone in the faculty of any school.
Did you bring enough for everyone?
Well, it is distracting. Not everyone chews with their mouth closed. Plus, if it was bubble gum, the bubble popping noise would disrupt the class. And finally, where would you put the gum when you're done with it?
Explosive diarrhea would be a Good Day deal breaker for me.
Have you ever woken up early to prepare for work on a non-scheduled day? You don't realize it until someone in the household asks you what you are doing.
