i.e. short term memory lapses
I'd be in constant peril of burned popcorn, over-running tubs, wood stove getting too hot before dampering down, burned dry pots, etc,. were it not for my whistling teakettle and timer...Although I'm about ready to get a second timer to remind me to set my timer -
On occasion a nun would set off the alarm while using a hot plate or toaster in their rooms. The funniest thing was we wold get there to investigate and the offending nun would be no where to be found.