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Spread Too Thin

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The pat of creamy, yellow butter is expected to last past the center of the toasted bread, over the deep ravine that exists on the left, all the way to the very edge  of toast civilization. But halfway through its progression, despite the warmth, the fluidity, it becomes very clear that there's not enough-- not nearly enough-- to satisfy anyone.  The pat of creamy, yellow butter is spread too thin once again.

Somehow

I can always tell what sort of day it's going to be by what's happening on my computer. Today, I have three internet browser windows open (yes, three completely different windows) with at least six tabs up in each. None of those tabs are repeats. So when I sit down here, in front of my keyboard, I have a complete assault on my eyes from a mere 13-inch screen. And I don't like it. Those tabs serve as a to-do list, if you will. I need to check my college mail and get back with any students that might (if they're smart they will already have questions, one day in) have a question or concern. I'm in the middle of a search for literary agents who enjoy women's fiction and are looking for debut authors. The garage door needs fixing, the library volunteer list needs tweaking, and I must find out where Aaron's soccer practice is. Not because I need to take him there (Thanks, Tim, for offering to do that.) but because someday I will need to get him there. And why n...