It was decisive and appealing.

The lines, the shading, the swirls all in charcoal.

Not colorful – charcoal has its limits – but evocative and clear.

So little time to observe a clock, look at a watch or set an alarm.

Just as well – said the calming voice.

We are all smiles.

Sending a letter by mule and rocket.

There were two speeds, yesterday and tomorrow.

Could we believe a delivery service which used these brand titles?

Well, the atmosphere promoted trust and certainty.

It remains to be seen if this reliance was well-placed.

Doobie, doobie, doo.

And other matters of state.

What state are we in?

And why do we think about this?

Does it make any difference beyond the theory, as our days proceed under our stewardship in any case, anyway?

Just a little fun if you can spare the change.

A far more resonant dry cleaning service.

You throw your clothes out of the window of a speeding car in a deserted area, return a day later to find clean clothes hanging from the low branches of a small apple tree, on hangers and covered in a biodegrade-able transparent sleeve.

We think this is the start of many such revolutionary services changing not only the method used but the experience derived.

Ouch!

It’s just an election and we are tied in the corner like naughty shoolboys and girls.

After it’s all over we’ll forget about it.

At least, that’s what we hope will happen. It may be our best hope.

Politicans get the last seat, after everyone else. That’s the new rule. Sad for the good ones, but they’ll muddle through.