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I’m addicted to my hot tub, especially on wintry days. I’m thrilled that I live on the left edge of the continent with a great view of the islands and even a glimpse of the Olympic Peninsula.

Being an overactive person, these are particularly trying times for me. Often, as soon as I sit down, it occurs to me that there is something I forgot to do and I jump right up.

To keep this from happening in the hot tub, I invented a little game in which I locate a small particle floating in the water. I learned a long time ago, that if you try to grab it with a swift hand motion, it will float aw...