"Remember, remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot."
For over four centuries, this rhyme has helped us commemorate one of Britain's most significant historical moments. It's a perfect example of how memory aids work - rhythmic, relevant, and impossible to forget.
While we're not dealing with gunpowder, modern life presents its own set of dates and details demanding our attention. From MOT renewals that creep up silently to insurance dates that slip by unnoticed, passports that quietly expire to warranties that vanish just when we need them.
Unlike Guy Fawkes' plot, these aren't dates we want to remember because something went wrong.
Every important date, deadline, and document we need to track adds to our cognitive load. That mental energy spent remembering when to renew, what to update, and where we stored important papers? It could be better used elsewhere.
Just as the Gunpowder Plot changed how Parliament thought about security, we need to change how we think about managing life's important details:
From Memory to Management
Modern life doesn't need to feel like a constant plot to manage. With the right system, you can:
Because unlike historical events, these are dates we'd rather remember before they become memorable for the wrong reasons.
Stay safe, stay warm, and let technology handle the remembering.
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About Doqit:
Doqit is a life admin platform born from real experience. Founded by Catherine Ann Reid, who understood firsthand the challenges of managing crucial documentation, doqit helps users store, organise, and access important documents securely. From medical records to education plans, insurance documents to household bills, Doqit curates your chaos into organised simplicity. The app gives users peace of mind knowing everything they need is securely stored and instantly accessible.
Published: 16th October 2025