[a person of] nonsane memory

A perfect shot can give confidence to propel a round, and a single chili dip can ruin an entire year around the greens.

Can't you omit some spookism, which is simply rot? I feel like writing to your spiritual friends to spare you.

At the time I entered the room, a middle-aged fine-looking woman was presenting herself to the general: as he leaned forward to embrace her, she fell at his feet, clasped his knees, and looking up, exclaimed, that she had three sons at his service, who, she hoped, would now become useful members of society, instead of being slaves as heretofore.