Mark's technique for remembering things is great for those of us who need help in keeping straight the many names and appointments in our daily lives. Mark no longer uses the gas station credit card sales approach. In a dump truck. I passed the time by reading and started using a series of mental techniques to remember people's names, numbers, and anything I needed. As a columnist, remembering names is my toughest job.
Faces are no problem.
The word 'Sahara' is a good substitute word, and you can 'see' her hair covered with sand from the Sahara Desert. Mark's little book offers much more in recalling lots of stuff, from phone numbers to anniversaries. Mark soon will transfer to San Diego State University after completing his studies at Palomar.