Memory Velcro

One of Salon’s bloggers posted this article about a piece of software that can recognize words and phrases within photographs and convert those words and phrases into searchable tags within a database. The database could contain images of movie tickets, the daily specials board at your favorite greasy spoon, the list of hymns for Sunday’s church service — even the handwritten grocery list you composed while attending church last week. They suggest using the software for wine bottles. Better than using a cocktail napkin to jot down the name of the wine you drank half a bottle of…

Generally unbelievable in its claims is the software. It’s called Evernote and is available for your mobile or home computer. The logo for the company is a clever little elephant head. If it truly acts like a backup for my brain, I’ll be in touch. Send me a note if you want to try it out yourself. I’ll forward you an invitation.