I’m able to fall asleep during an MRI scan.

Coworker/friend/loved one: “So why is XYZ happening?”

Brain: Aww yiss. I will anticipate all possible questions and forks in the conversation, say it all, thus saving everyone time.

Brain: Wait. Remember how you’ve been trying to keep it brief? Try that now.

Me: “Well, it was 8:30am after all.”

Coworker/friend/loved one: “Er … I’m sorry what now?”

Brain: They took the bait. THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE

Me, 5 mins later: “… yeah so anyway, what was the question again?”

You just reminded me. My dad used to say “Don’t take any wooden nickels!” Had to get him to explain this, the first time he said it to me.

Through the marketplace, where there are watermelon stands, chickens in crates, and 2 men carrying a large pane of glass back and forth.