Frills

One of the things I always liked about math classes was taking things down to their lowest common denominator, or most compact point. Sometimes I like that when I write too. It can be a challenge. How do I say what needs to be said efficiently and still keep it clear?

I like living this way. Getting rid of all the extraneous stuff so that life is as simple as it can be. There are just so many things to deal with in this world, why complicate it?

That all being said, there are things that simply enrich life. They may appear to be frills, but they are the frills that are somehow soothing and pleasing. The difference between just having air to breathe and air that carries the scent of a pine tree, or the ocean.

I suppose the need for these things vary from person to person. Not judging someone else's needs is sometimes difficult, but it's one of the secrets for playing well with others.