Writing spree

I have found myself on a writing spree of late. It's both a blessing and curse to be honest, as I jump from one track to the next and back again, with ideas pouring in and I frantically trying to get them down before the horrible realization of forgetfulness creeps in. The number of times I have told myself "don't worry, you'll remember" so as not to rush to pen and paper, or to piano keys only to promptly forget exactly what sound, phrase or otherwise I was trying not to, well I can't really remember how many times ;) but believe me many. Memory, or lack thereof, has caused me the loss of volumes of great beats, rhythms, and lyrics and I can't imagine I'm alone in this respect. A good piece if advice I was given some time back was to keep a Dictaphone with me for song idea emergencies. Of course I couldn't really get into that as those things look fully ridiculous to use. So instead these days, and thankfully with trusty iPhone in hand, Voice Recorder and the Notes apps are best friends of mine. And I'm also sure I've turned many an eye and stare, hardly looking ridiculous of course, walking casually along the sidewalk, in a store, or even while enjoying a pint at the pub when suddenly I'm whipping my phone out, singing into it and then after pressing a few buttons (to make sure it's saved of course,) slipping the phone back into my pocket and carrying on as if that's the norm. I'll bet the whisper of "weirdo over there" has left lips once or twice. Oh well. Better that than to forget. Which reminds me.....