diff --git a/src/timmy/memory/consolidation.py b/src/timmy/memory/consolidation.py
index d3068cbc..4641c60b 100644
--- a/src/timmy/memory/consolidation.py
+++ b/src/timmy/memory/consolidation.py
@@ -89,7 +89,12 @@ class HotMemory:
         """Read hot memory — computed view of top facts + last reflection from DB."""
         try:
             facts = recall_personal_facts()
-            lines = ["# Timmy Hot Memory\n"]
+            now = datetime.now(UTC).strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M UTC")
+            lines = [
+                "# Timmy Hot Memory\n",
+                f"> Working RAM — always loaded, ~300 lines max, pruned monthly",
+                f"> Last updated: {now}\n",
+            ]
 
             if facts:
                 lines.append("## Known Facts\n")