And there are other moments in everyday life that distinguish crickets and elves from trash-heapers. Elections, for instance. The turn signal. It's sometimes what you do, but more often than not, what you don't do. Believe it or not, you don't really have a tough life.
Life is good.
You're not a weakling who can't shoulder this thing called responsibility, and you don't need to sue if your Dining Services' cappuccino is too hot or cold. Take out the trash. Brianne Warner is a senior journalism and philosophy major. Her column will run alternate Tuesdays. Copyright 2000 - Maryland Media, Inc.