Center Brained People

                                                                     Yes! Guys can get lost too! There are two types of people in this world: those who can walk into a mall, shop efficiently, and walk straight back out; and then there are others, like me. The last time I visited MegaMall Central , I was convinced I had a solid plan: get a birthday gift for my wife, grab a small toy for my dog, and be home in time for dinner. Easy. Right? But, within ten minutes, I was wandering like a lost explorer in an air-conditioned jungle, clutching a chew-toy and questioning my life choices. The Descent into Disorientation It started innocently enough. I parked near “Entrance C,” which—let’s be honest—means absolutely nothing once you’re inside. Mall entrance labels remind me of hurricane names -   random, unpredicta...

 Left-Loosey/Righty-Tighty is Not All There is to It A Directional Dilemma for Some of Us Last time, I mentioned the phrase: “lefty-loosie, righty-tighty.”  It’s the age-old mnemonic meant to help us remember which way to turn something when we’re trying to loosen or tighten it. Left to loosen, right to tighten. Simple, right? Well… maybe not for everyone. For most people, this handy little rhyme is all they need to change a light bulb, unscrew a jar lid, or attach a hose without incident. But for the directionally challenged among us, left  and right  aren’t always as intuitive as they’re made out to be—especially when you're upside-down, reaching behind a piece of furniture, or working with an object that isn't facing you directly. So, What Exactly is “Lefty-Loosie, Righty-Tighty?” At its core, the phrase refers to the standard threading direction used in most screws, bolts, faucets, bottle caps, and other twistable objects. When you want to tighten ...