Anna, you actually share a lot of wisdom here. Our memory is often connected to people. When we get to know people, then our conversations with them form stronger memories because the brain wires more than on connection to the words in an article on the site.
I know you very well so when I come to your site, when I look at a photo, and what you share about it, builds a memory for the photo in my brain. I have a visual and verbal memory of what I've seen and if I comment as well, the brain makes three different kinds of connections to the photo.
Robyn, scary part so far is that I actually remember my visits, I think I trained my brain to the point that I know where I was, and what I comment on. However, the new blogs are in my short memory only - so the trick for me is to really get to know blogger before I can remember them well. Thanks for sharing, this is another great post. Anna 
Hi Steve, thanks so much for sharing the Safari browser. I'll check that out. Sounds like a great way to keep just what you need. I hadn't heard of Safari. That's why we need to pick one another's brains. 
Robyn, this has to be a challenge for all of us who write, blog, speak, consult, and try to keep all of that info available at a moment's notice.
For me, it sure isn't available if I try to use my memory bank. So in addition to the tools you mentioned, I used a feature on the Safari browser that allows me to select whatever segment of an article I want--click once--and it becomes a widget.
Very sweet.
The more I get into it, Joanna, the more I know the mind is truly fascinating, and just to begin probing some of the mysteries, is a real adventure...
Thanks for going out of your way!
I'll check it out for you Robyn and send you a link - one of those things I've set up and can't remember how... but should be able to retrace my steps
Oh the mind is a fascinating thing!
Joanna
Hi Joanna, I remember blogs that I engage with as will. I know I'll keep Brad's "word" cartoon in mind a long time, and even the one you did with the cowboy. Ellen created a blog on, "Lectures Work against the Human Brain" that's deep into my memory as well because it went against all the traditions I'd known when I attended elementary, high school and college right after I graduated from high school. Like you, I remember blogs I comment on more than others. We've re-weighted our memory for it because there is more than one path to the memory.
Two days ago, Jacob Share stumbled my "Bloopers" blog. So I visited Jacob's site there and revisited all it offers. So I'm back on board.
Does the Google tool that's similar to Technorati have a name? I want to check it out. Is that the Bloglines you mentioned to me?
Robyn, like you I find that bookmarking helps me to remember, and I use StumbleUpon for that as well as to say 'thanks' and direct traffic to a good post (a sweet combination!)
I guess commenting helps me to remember - I'm probably more likely to remember posts that I've commented on, linked to or connected with in some way, rather than just scanning and skimming.
I have actually been quite surprised at how well my brain gives me the information I need to find a post I want to re-find or share later - often telling me the blog and a keyword or two, I can then use the search function on the blog to find the particular article.
I have been yours a few times recently - I don't find technorati quite as user friendly as the google based version - might be worth looking into to make sure your readers can make the most of your wonderful archive?
Joanna
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