Is this covered by insurance?

From correspondent Paul Bard, whom from time to time I've suspected may be my long-lost brother:

With all the chaos in the world, we're all looking for ways to bring a little more order and symmetry into our lives. Everyone does the obvious things, like arranging your CDs in alphabetical order by artist, then each artist chronologically. Grouping the shirts in your closet by color. [Um . . . pants? —Ed.] Or arranging the keys on your key ring from large to small, and with all the teeth facing the same direction. Everybody does that.

But here's an idea that will bring a little zen to your breadbox. When you open a new loaf of bread, take bread from the center—not the end of the loaf. That way the shape of the loaf will remain symmetrical down to the very last few slices. Pleasing to the eye, of course. And it brings a bit more peace and order to your life.

Only two possible realities present themselves: (1) Paul and I need help. (2) Everyone else does.

Your own favorite techniques for organizing your world? Post them here or share them with the group tomorrow. Hoops at St. John's tips off at 8:00 a.m., as usual. Let me know if you will or will not be there.