What if you could suddenly remember every detail of your past? What if the details to every experience, good and bad, were vibrant and clear to you?

I have a terrible memory; everything from 'where did I put my keys?' to 'today is your birthday?!?'. I am constantly writing myself notes and forgetting where I put the note. Jason often has to correct me when I relay a conversation. I tend to attribute quotes to the wrong person.

SPILLING CLARENCE by Anne Ursu is a book I currently have on my wish list. A chemical spill in the sleepy little town of Clarence causes an unusual reaction in the residents. They begin to remember things long forgotten. Not just recalling the events, but every minute detail of the past.

This plot fascinates me. Being some one who cannot remember anything, I am terrified at the thought of remembering EVERYTHING. I believe our minds operate as filters. I know my self-preserving psyche has closed doors best left sealed. But along with the bad, some good has been lost as well.

Imagine the ability to clearly remember that loved one who has long since been gone. I've forgotten the sound of my grandmother's voice. I might be willing to trade the pain behind sealed door number 1 to hear that sound again.

Your thoughts?