NEXT Break
That needs a cast Don't move yet The subtle difference between the meaning of words can negatively affect the message. Breakup is an expression that is often used to describe…
Ordinary Estrangement
I don't know you All by Myself If you took a poll, the number of humans who could use some alone time would astound you. This could easily be rationalized…
NEXT Button
Hit it hard Fast Move Humans can move with surprising speed even without their choosing. Circumstances that require that Olympic style reaction include hitting a panic button. You know which…
Ordinary Meter
Stuck on zero What is the reading? Humans have their own built-in thermostats. Depending on the day or night, the body switches from hot to cold to cool to just…
NEXT Itty-bitty
Not just a song Bigger ain't better Humans have always liked grandiose spectacles. Think circuses, dinosaurs, bouncy houses, SUVs or jewelry. We like big stuff. They are easier to see.…
Ordinary Slowdown
Don't push me Crawling is still moving Being a hero would be difficult for me. Even when the bad guy has toppled them with some blunt object or worse, they…
NEXT Disappearance
Abracadabra See it all It's good to think about disappearing. Whether you become invisible by choice for self-care or become invisible for what occurs outside of you are two distinct…
Ordinary Weight
Lightweight beats Check the scale Certain body parts are heavier than others. It's easy to guess that ears weigh less than many of them. And then there are parts that…
NEXT Survivor
The tribe has spoken Feeling caught Life events can feel like a gameshow. Just when you get through one sorry task another one looms up for your attention. There may…
Ordinary Market
Stall shopping What do you call that? There are many ways to present ourselves. Our outside lives are like a market. All on display but every stall is a different…