Senior Moments -- Stubborn Critter

Eric kept a basket on the coffee table in the den for all manner of gadgets—TV remote, wireless mouse for his laptop, cell phone, cordless home phone, a screwdriver, extra batteries, and even a candy bar or two.

One evening when his wife was at her book club, Eric settled down in front of the television to watch a couple of police procedurals, the kind of shows Cindy wanted no part of. He set himse…