Where in the World is it?

Where in the World is it? 

It’s got to be there. I know that is exactly where I left it. I was sitting on the couch watching the TV when I realized I didn’t have it. But where did it go? 

Maybe I should backtrack a bit and try to figure out where it is. Let’s see the last thing I remember is that everything was peaceful. I was planning on doing some writing. I thought I would work on this story that I had begun last week. Of course, the TV was on, so I just decided to relax a bit before I got into writing. And that is where I must have lost it. But it’s not here.

Maybe if I walk around the house a bit something will jump out at me and trigger my memory of where it is. Okay, I’m in my kitchen…nothing. I’m in the den…nothing. It wouldn’t be in the bathroom, but I’ll check anyway…nothing. Upstairs bedroom…nothing. Well, this isn’t working. 

Maybe if I sit down by the computer. I might have left it there. Nope, not here either. Outside? But I didn’t go outside today. Certainly, all that noise of lawnmowers and crazy drivers racing out there won’t help me remember. I like it quiet when I’m trying to read, write or think.

Oh well, back to the couch and the TV. It’s almost game time. Thank god for that. All I get on TV now is “Special Bulletins” and the News. Wait a minute…That’s it!

I quickly grab the remote and turn off the TV. The sudden silence is deafening. I’m not hearing the bulletins or the news. My mind is clearing up. There it is…my sanity! It’s all coming back to me. Listening to all the things on TV – shootings, COVID, Climate Change, corrupt and ignorant politicians…anyone would lose their sanity. 

You need to turn that stuff off once in a while or else you’ll never find your way back to reality. 

Now I can sit down and write, hopefully, something normal. I’m sure no one wants t! hear me rant more about everything that’s wrong in this world and add to the insanity. 

Maybe I’ll write about butterflies.