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Forgotten Things

A simple device and some will power in the beginning is really all that is necessary to stay the ghost of forgotten things. The consciousness of a note book to remind of things to be done and the time of doing, gives us a reserve force. This effectual device may be called the memorandum habit, and is simply a question of pockets and persistence. A place in which to carry the note book and the art of continually using it is all that is required. No more good brain matter wandering aimlessly through space hunting for the lost idea. No more time wasted seeking for "who, which and where." The morning and street dresses can easily be fitted with pockets. Slates, with pencils attached, should be hung in inconspicuous but convenient places in the various rooms; that in the sewing room as a reminder of the needed sewing materials; a kitchen slate for edibles; one in bed chamber to note repairs and renewals to the occupants' clothing (while one in the living room will be well). A little practice will enable one to acquire the habit of noting every item and then glancing occasionally over the various lists. These lists may be long or they may be short, but whichever is the case, the material things will have been regulated to their proper place; not allowed to consume more than their share of the busy woman's time and thought. Then if rush of life be maddening, there will at least be method in the madness.