My “Problems”, may well look like blessings to other folks
I was chatting with the physician with whom I was working last night, as we were working late due to a couple of late arriving folks. He observed that this sort of thing was one of the reasons we were paid pretty well.
Truth. I observed that, from one perspective, this sort of inconvenience, indeed, most of the sorts of things we generally thought of as “problems”, were, to other folks, blessings.
By way of example: “Waaah! It was so busy that I did not get the opportunity to write out and address payments for a couple of my bills at work today!”
Counterpoint: “So, Reltney, you are telling me that you have (insert non essential product/service, here), and indeed, have right this moment, the funds to pay that bill, in full, right now, but your EMPLOYMENT consumed so much of your WORKDAY, that you are now INCONVENIENCED by the need to pay that bill, on time and in full, at home, off duty, at your kitchen table? Rilly? Must suck to be you, amirite?”
Example the second: “Waah! I have a sink full of dirty dishes! Those food stains likely have set, and will be tedious to scrub off!”
Counterpoint: “So, Reltney, you have (a) a home, (b) intact, and (c) have a sink, in which your dishes from (d) your last several meals now rest, which you now have to clean with (e) hot running water, so that they are clean, once again, for when you prepare (f) your next meal, sometime, oh, gosh, TODAY? Did I miss any part of your tale of woe inconvenience? Must suck to be you!”
And so forth, with yardwork, laundry, shopping, fuel for the vehicle, etcetera, off into the distance.
Musings of A Stretcher Ape 
Oh McFee, didn’t I tell you to stay out of trouble? Here you have posted a written confession. I fear for your safety when SWMBO* returns. At least your colleagues will be available to dress your wounds when the rolling pin and strap have exacted vengeance from your hide. Better get those flowers swiftly!
*She Who Must Be Obeyed
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Thanks for the concern. TDW was already home. She has been otherwise busy, as we prepare for The Daughter’s wedding in a few weeks. So, I undertake to keep up on the non crafty stuff. Once I get home from work.
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