The nostril dance

Why is it that when someone is making popcorn, you catch a whiff and get the as-if-it-were-crack feeling?

But then you eat some and are immediately let down. The popcorn says, "gotcha!"

...leaving butter-prints all over everything
weaseling it's way into the tiny spaces in between your teeth
pasting a film in your mouth, causing water to bead up as you sip
worst of all? those thin shells that hide out inside the kernel suction themselves to the back of your throat (dangerously close to the ever-creepy "hangy ball") and cause you to gag.

It's like petting an adorable animal, only to end up getting bitten.

Fight or flight

Small, obvious acts of love are most inspiring.

I was driving home a few hours ago and made a right onto my street. A couple was walking across the street at the same moment that i was turning onto it, directly in my path. In a split second, without even thinking, the guy immediately shoved his girlfriend out of the way and put himself in the path of my car. I slammed on my brakes and the three of us made eye contact. I was so moved by this impulsive act of love and bravery that i didn't even mouth "i'm sorry", all i could do was smile. And then drive off.

The more I think about it, the more i realize that this couple must think i am absolutely mad. Nearly running over two pedestrians and offering nothing but a smile? It must have looked so very sinister.

I really admire people with graceful impulse. I think i am too reflective to offer such honorary reflexes.

I'd like to think that rather than almost breaking two pairs legs, that I instead provided the two with years of stability. You're welcome.