RE: Fitting: "Try this on for size"

Multi-dimensional; go figure: As I was musing about the next post, which was to be a re-visiting of pot, as in 're-potting, re-plotting...' which I will re-turn to, "in due course" in order to more fully consider, following the course of what has unfolded after we, the majority of voters at least, endorsed not only medicinal but the recreational use of marijuana, as well, of course, the growing, the re-creation...as I just said, this I will cover in due course. But a slight departure, this. Prompted by, once again, the re-peating themes and memes that go along with, that 'fit' "fit", all overheard this morning while I was attempting to stay fit, working out, while also listening to "world news" and views from many angles, from some reporters and interviewees that seemed quite similar, almost mirror images, while others provoking deeper thought, given the nuances of the situation, 'mere images'...some of which seemed congruent with the picture that was just painted while others a contrast, juxtaposition even (ill-fitting at first glance but then a closer look, which I guess is the point, right?). All of which brought to my mind so many indications, calls for...

Re-fitting: Or, in this case, re-cycling, parts...parts of other rockets that, together, find themselves inching toward the launch pad as this post prepares to launch as well. Parts that I imagine had to be re-fined, an inch here, a micro-millimeter here, an exacting business this aerospace stuff. Other industries have had to re-fit themselves of course, in re-sponse to the new re-quirements of cap-and-trade, etc. (nice timing that I bring this up as such HUGE emissions are likely to occur on and around that launch pad...). Re-fitting also come into play for all of us on occasion as we evolve, our clothes no longer conform nicely, especially those "one size fits all" orders...not always form fitting, as it turns out...like...

Unbefitting, better suited: A "one size fits all" type of story occurring almost directly across from the launch pad this morning was that of a HUGE signing (so 'they' in attendance said) of a bill that will ostensibly bene-fit all, given the size and scope. As it turns out, based on further analysis of some mathematically inclined among US, the so-called "anti-inflationary" effects don't always measure up to the so-called "bene-fits for all" depending on what tax bracket you find yourself, that it appears the effects for some will essentially squeeze out every cent possible...which in turn made me ponder about...

Tight Squeezes, current and past: As in observing two able bodied young men attempt to negotiate some tight corners in my office yesterday, while removing a couch I was donating for their cause (in this case such a lofty cause as to help adorn a college frat house, perhaps even a loft itself, assuming it fits). Whereas in earlier, more tender times was represented by my wife who volunteered to be the mom of dubious distinction who fitted the dancers for their costumes on behalf of our daughter's dance studio one particular year ("one and done"!) -- which brought into play, called for some of the most diplomatic, nuanced language rivaling those in the U.N. (e.g., "the recital is still quite a while from now and you can see that your daughter had to kind of wiggle into her costume so...") -- not much wiggle room for how to deliver such news...lots of measuring, re-measuring...ouch!. Speaking of measuring up, fitting in...

Re-fitting! As when a youngster has a fit or threatens to do so again (ergo "re-fit!") -- I frequently find myself assisting parents in measuring the size and shape of each one, in order to see their strategies (well, borrowed from me) are starting to work, a game of inches. That is, I have them, short of a stopwatch, measure the frequency, intensity, and duration of each episode. Which, after especially the 'strong-willed' types tend to initially ramp up their game, gradually diminish, in one or more dimensions IF the parents stick with the game plan I provided. Fits of rage, traditionally associated with the "Terrible Twos", rivaled only by those of "Dance Moms" told that their daughter might be ill-fitting...

Nice fit here, if I say so myself; how are you measuring up?