Mr Pam for the win, again!!! ;)
My husband is a walking encyclopedia. He seriously remembers every fact that he's ever read. But, he doesn't remember a lot of things that have happened in life, birthdays, dates, etc. I am the opposite. I remember things that happen, dates and important things. But, I don't remember anything read, lol! I mean, I remember it for a bit but I read a book on the way home from the east coast 12 days ago and forgot the details already. It bothers me but what can you do!
It also happens to me with shows that I watch. If I watched it last week, I forgot about it already and need a refresher. That's probably from the drugs and alcohol.. and trauma. LOL