NEXT Wish
Silently whisper Adult goals There is a passage in life between childhood and adulthood that involves new descriptions of random stuff. Human children are encouraged to make a wish, blow…
Ordinary Reach
Within an arm's length Almost there If you put your hand out in front of you right now, would you reach anything? At least, anything you might want to get…
NEXT Finish
It's almost over Not so subtle Some folks are great at the beginning, and some reach their stride at the end. But there are more projects that remain undone than…
Ordinary History
No rewriting It just occurred Quickly try and remember what you had for lunch yesterday. It should be easy since it just happened within the last 24 hours. But our…
NEXT Maybe
The third rail Leave them guessing There are alternatives to yes and no. There is always maybe. A parent's favorite use of maybe is to postpone the inevitable. Maybe can…
Ordinary Accessory
Fringe is still in Fashionistas know it all A simple selection of clothing called the capsule wardrobe has become trendy in recent years. The truth is that a simple selection…
NEXT Silence
Quiet is deafening Did you hear that I am a fairly quiet person. Overall. I live a quiet life, I speak fairly quietly and I don't deliberately make loud noises.…
Ordinary Space
Don't stand still Draw the floorplan Environments really affect what is going on. Adult humans don't sleep in bedrooms in cribs. Kitchens have the right appliances for food preparation. What…
NEXT Payoff
Investing 101 Life Planning Knowing the results of an investment are often mysterious. There is an element of risk involved. The game of life also. It may not be pleasant…
Ordinary Wait
Not just yet Check the schedule Time is such a controlling part of our lives. After humans determined that it was safer to hunt when they could see their prey…