The secrets to a successful marriage, I am here to tell you, are these: Balance and Priorities.
A few weeks ago, our Internet router sputtered. It had to be restarted once a day, sometimes more often. It seemed to be slowing down. I was panicking. How would I fill my daily Politicians’ Lies Quota without the Internet? What amazing act that shocks the judges will I miss on Britain’s Got Talent? How many ghosts will I not see the ghost hunters not see?
I rushed out to the store and bought a new router for just under $200. It’s a beauty. Our Internet was back up and running an hour later. Life was good again.
Last year, our vacuum cleaner powerhead quit. Without it, attempts to vacuum the carpets were very sad. Months went by. I went into a second-hand store and there it was. A beautiful, bagless upright. Perfect. Even better was the price: $7.
Computer network access: $200. Housecleaning: $7.
A good marriage is also a matter of math. Forward any further questions you might have to my lawyer.
©2015 Jim Hagarty
