August 26, 2006

GOOD NEWS, GOOD NEWS -- by Steve Nadis

Yesterday was a day filled with good news. First, the doctor told my daughter that her fractured arm was "all better." She's now safe to take part in any of a number of dangerous or reckless (i.e., limb-threatening) activities.

Second I took our car to the Good News Garage (yes it really does exist!) to have it looked over, as I haven't kept up with the prescribed maintenance schedule, and was relieved to discover it only needed about $600 dollars worth of fixes to be in tip-top shape. Normally I wouldn't consider spending $600, which I don't have, good news, but I was expecting the tally to be much worse.

I spoke briefly with Ray from Car Talk (and co-star of the movie, "Cars") who truly is a great guy--someone with a knack for making you feel good, even as you're draining your wallet. He encouraged me to go to Maine with my family this weekend, and his argument was so persuasive, I almost took his advice. But at the last minute I decided to stick with my original plan: stay home and do nothing.

Coincidentally, I flipped the radio on for a few minutes this morning and Car Talk was on. One of the brothers (I think it was Tom) posed the following question, which I found especially relevant during my quiet weekend at home: "When you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished?"

Posted by Snake at 10:33:24 | Permanent Link | Comments (3) |
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1 - You should have gone up to Maine, it's truly spectacular this time of year. Now and October are the best times to visit. I grew up in the Western Mountains of Somersett Country. Highly recommend it.

In a weak attempt to answer your bit of philosophy, when you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished? Answer - when you get bored. (Comment this)

Written by: guttersnake at 2006/08/26 - 17:39:58
2 - You know you're finished when your wife tells you to get up and do something. Duh. (Comment this)

Written by: gatemouth at 2006/08/26 - 22:12:16
3 - I posed the question rhetorically, not expecting an answer. Yet the two of you--GS&GM--have provided stunning answers, effectively quashing any debate. (Comment this)

Written by: Snake at 2006/08/27 - 09:03:11
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