by Lori Borgman
Tribune News Service
Don’t ever say things can’t get worse. At least not out loud.
The cosmos will prove you wrong. It can and often does.
When life does indeed “get worse,” you quickly discover the things you can live without. It’s like a giant loofah exfoliates your entire life.
There’s sleep, for starters. Going without sleep is never pleasant, but it is doable for a time. Power naps are vastly underrated.
Sit-down meals with real food and real dishes are dispensable. A bite here and bite there will get you through a crushing day. Oh look! An old protein bar in the glove box!
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