Every now and then, have a laugh at yourself. It is a wonderful tonic in an often frustrating and perplexing life.

The other day, I had to go to work quite early. I got up at 6. I puttered around. Now, to be fair, for most people, getting up at 6 is the norm. But for me, it s a little bit later, 7 or so. But regardless, I was up…