used to say, "good is the enemy of the best." He said it with such authority. I believed him. But it's hubris, isn't it? As if we ever know 'best'.

I could try good enough. It might save me from the complete chaos that occurs before I make that desperate push for perfection each day. Of course, I'd be less amusing to the people around me, but probably less wear and tear on their mental health, too.

E.J.'s oversight: she's part of the problem she describes, or people already think it, regardless? Lyger's post was funny.