IMPERFEFT TIMING
We don’t like change. And it is hard to do. That’s made obvious in a recent Calvin & Hobbes comic strip. Calvin and Hobbes are outside playing in the snow, discussing Christmas and the likelihood of Calvin’s getting any presents when Calvin says, “O.K., Hobbes, I’ve got a plan.” “Yeah?” says Hobbes, his curiosity up. Calvin outlines his plan, “If I do ten spontaneous acts of good will a day from now until Christmas, Santa will have to be lenient in judging the rest of this last year! I can claim I’ve turned a new leaf!” Hobbes ponders, “Ten spontaneous acts of good will a day? That’s pretty many.” Calvin frowns and says, “Don’t remind me.” Hobbes turns, looks down the street and then says, “Well, here’s your chance. Susie’s coming this way.” Calvin, true to his nature begins making a snow ball and says, “Maybe I’ll start tomorrow and do TWENTY a day.” From Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson, December…
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