The Meaning of Life

Holidays are a great time to slow the pace and reflect on life. It's a minor miracle that mine is so satisfactory, because holidays also allow one to peek into an alternate universe where people just like you and me lurk. There in daytime television land there are possessions which apparently are essential to own. Heavens knows how, but against all the odds I've managed to reach tricky spots, clean my floors, get a good night's sleep and feel fully supported without any of the following items.

And then there's the exercise equipment - my abs, butt and thighs would just not cut it in this brave new world.