Setting the Alarm: It's Almost Like Euphoria

Here are bits of wit, whimsy and wisdom and I bet a bit of news from this week from across the pond, gathered in the fleeting moments while I set the alarm at night, edited ever so slightly for continuity. Each bullet point comes from a different night, yet strangely, delightfully makes some sense when strung together.

• These rods are the only thing keeping them from falling into a pit.
• It may not be easy, but we need to forget.
• You know, it's almost like euphoria. You can't understand what's going on...
• Of people's problems.
• It's so slow.