Well, I read this thread also and am equally confused what this is all about. However, that's really ok. I retired exactly 1 month ago and my brain just stopped working. It's been a fantastic month not having to figure "things" out any more. So, I'm not trying to figure this out either. I don't have to "think" any more, so why try!
I told my wife I'll probably forget everything about "everything" now that I officially crossed the retirement threshold. And then said:
Can't you just see it.... Officer: Hey there fellow, you were driving pretty fast. Can I see your license and registration. Me: Sure officer, here it is. Officer: OK sir, lets start. What's your name? Me: Um ... well sir ... um .... I'm sorry, but if you don't know it, I guess your just out of luck because I can't remember either!