S.O.S.! This acronym has been used countless times in modern history, often in popular culture, especially in movies. I imagine that this acronym has been spelled out by people in real life on deserted islands or other remote locations too. I’ve never been stranded for a long time on an island or anywhere else where I needed an emergency response or some kind of human intervention.

I occasionally watch the TV show Survivor, which is a “reality” game that is played on a far-away island in which the players, or “cast-aways,” have to figure out a plan to “survive” the conditions on the island for several weeks.

Decisions, decisions! People are faced with decisions every day, many of them about minor things, but others literally a matter of life or death. I have occasionally struggled with deciding what to eat at a restaurant, which clothes to buy, or where to go on a vacation. These situations are really minuscule compared to more serious choices.

Food is essential for humans to stay alive and flourish. Some people eat too much food, others not enough. People have tried various fad diets or fasting for different periods of time.

I love water. I love swimming in it, boating in it, even just watching it. To me, water is beautiful, refreshing, life giving, and often fun. On the other hand, water can also be dangerous, scary, and even life ending.