I seem to have lost something.

 

It used to be here in my satchel, but I cannot find it. Perhaps I left it in the foyer, when I ran into that friend from high school and we got talking.  I suppose I have not really been using it much lately, having acquired all sorts of better equipment. Still, it was here in my bag for as long as I can remember.

 

The other day I saw someone using one that was just like mine, and I noticed for the first time that it really is outdated. I almost wanted to go up to her and show her the better technology. She was obviously struggling to get the shot in focus. I do not usually offer unsolicited advice, but, it has been way easier since I upgraded. I know it costs a bundle, but if every single job you take on is better, why not go for it?

 

 

Sometimes the tools we use are no longer serving us. Last week I felt the well worn response of correcting John rise up in my throat, and then, I stopped it. Another, brighter set of words came into focus. I thanked him for remembering to pick up milk on the way home. 

 

The fault finding seemed outdated.  Why had I even hung on to it for so long? Appreciation gets a much better result.

 

 

photo by Caleb Kerr

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