Opinion

Sometimes you meet people – and feel bad for their dog. We all know hurtful, harsh, even hateful people. Sad to say, but he may even be a family member or a co-worker. She may be your next-door neighbor. And while we know that being cold-hearted is simply the way they protect themselves from hurt, it is nearly impossible to empathize with them.

When you decide to do something, do you do it with confidence and conviction? When you are tossed out of your comfort zone, how do you react? A comfort zone may be a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there. Hey, I’m uncomfortable even if I’m in my comfort zone.

What’s your recipe for an idyllic life? Recipes. Ah. I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and I think, “Well, that’s not going to happen.” Speaking of which… The secret to a clean kitchen? Don’t cook – ever. When I learned how to cook, I forgot how to clean. My next house will have no kitchen, just vending machines. But moving right along…

One day, you’re the best thing since sliced bread. The next, you’re toast. You know the feeling. You imagine scenarios in your head that have a two-percent chance of actually happening. Who couldn’t use a bit of fancy and fantasy right about now? Ah, the magic power of imagination and escapism. Logic can get you from A to Z. Imagination can take you anywhere. It is your magic carpet. The truth is that it is the only weapon in the war against reality.

Did you finally learn that life lesson long after you really needed it? Look at it this way: Now others can put your life experience to good use. Nothing we have or love is guaranteed to be here tomorrow, so please try not to take anyone or anything for granted.

Snoozed your alarm, skipped breakfast, and raced out the door again? There you are: rubbing your eyes and yawning all the way to the train. Does it take you three days to wake up in the morning? Good morning. Has anyone seen my good mood? Do you awaken feeling bright, brisk, and on the ball, or more like the walking dead? Perhaps it’s time to check your daily morning routine. You know how I feel. If people were meant to pop out of bed, we’d all sleep in toasters.