When I read the article, I knew there would be regular items on / in my 'mental' calendar, different from writing down something to coordinate with other family members so we don't double - book, or miss an appointment, or show up someplace when there isn't anything scheduled. Time was, a few decades ago, when I could keep all these things in my mental notebook, but it's too true when you retire - you wonder how you managed to fit everything in when you were working. As an academic, for me, there were meetings (sometimes impromptu in the hallways), lunches, deadlines in addition to writing; Phyllis' echelon is one more degree than I have, so I believe her world is very real, and appreciate her insight. Judy