Memory Recovery Gifts

Man enters room, on nearby table sit 'Memory Album' and one marked 'Fuhgettaboutit'.

'I really enjoyed my stay in the hospital - I never get served breakfast in bed at home.'

Historical memory is on life support.

Spa

"Those are the names of your children? I went a different route...I memorized my kids' names."

Super Strength, Impervious to Bullets And Explosions

"Remember back in the day when I was a real heartbreaker?" "Riiight... now the only thing you break is wind."

'Believe me, Mr, Hart, Laughter really is the best medicine,'

"He's going to be O.K., but he still wants you to remarry."

Clown Cheering Up Patient.

'Your master isn't due for release until the first of the month.'

"I love that you still call me 'honey'."

"He should be up and complaining in no time."

As a rule, all surprise parties start out with good intentions.

"Good news! She's asking for her Banana Republic and Williams-Sonoma catalogues."

"Remember, history was easier back in your day. There's so much more of it now."

"I cross the road to forget."

'Trouble is they always forget to return them...'

"I can't stay in this hospital bed too long. Everyone will think I'm too old...too fragile...ready for the home. I'm not ready for that!"

"Yeah, my life flashed before my eyes!...OK, it was food - all the food I've ever eaten flashed before my eyes."

"Friends have been scribbling on my cast."

"The doctor was more lucid today! That's a good sign!"

Cut out and keep your own Marcel Proust.

"Because you're a mechanic, we're going to do your hydrotherapy in a car pool."

"Call me a taxi if I start foaming at the mouth."

'The food here isn't too bad, just try not to swallow !'

"We fell for this last time remember..."

'Ignore them, Charlie. They're nothing but philistines. I liked your poetry, truly I did!'

"It says you need a CT scan and that the azaleas in the corner need to be watered twice daily."

'Haven't seen you in church lately John?'

"We're doing everything we can to make him comfortable, short of dressing up as male doctors."

'It didn't hurt at all. You gave it to my teddy bear.'

'You did remember the condoms didn't you?'

'I thought it might help you get your mind off things. It's a story of hope and survival. Nothing at all like your story.'

"Should be back soon. He's just out catching a few x-rays."