4 minutes is enough

for a lot of things

No, it’s the continuing series of small tragedies that send a man to the madhouse . . .

—Charles Bukowski

More than enough for a bag of microwave popcorn.

Enough for the French press brew to sit there thinking about what it’s done.

Adequate for a quick walk down the stairs and thru the courtyard to the mailbox and back again.

Plenty of time to try meditating…