I believe there is a place in the universe where all missing things go.
When you put two matching socks in the dryer, but only one comes out…it’s partner is in this magical place; when you put a pair of earrings in your jewelry box, but only one comes out…those single earrings are there, as are the missing backings; when you buy a complete set of eight spoons, but in a couple years, realize you only have four…your four missing spoons are there, too.
Today I found the place where all missing items reside: Gramps’ desk.
Gramps is on vacation for two weeks. When he goes out of town, I use this opportunity to browse through his desk because in the past I have found unpaid bills that he has tucked away, unanswered phone messages he has taken down for me, and myriad other things.
A couple weeks ago, my mom informed me that she was missing the key to my house, which she keeps in a desk at home. Of course, she was quick to blame Gramps. I stuck up for him, but reluctantly searched his pockets. I came up short.
Today while doing my semi-annual browse through Gramps’ desk, I found a key ring with a very distinctive key. My house was built in the 1930’s and still has the original locks. I quickly retrieved my own set of keys from my purse and compared them with my find. Sure enough they were a match! Eureka!
This gave me hope, as there are a number of other things which have gone missing from the office as of late, including a set of preprinted mailing labels that I use daily to send information to my clients. However, with further searching, I came up empty handed.
So I guess there are two places where all lost things reside: Gramps’ desk and another, yet undiscovered oasis.
Alzheimer’s Fact: Early signs of Alzheimer’s: Misplacing things. It is normal to misplace things occasionally, but putting things in unusual places, like an iron in the refrigerator or a watch in the sugar bowl are warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
