ARE YOU NORMAL?
Let’s say a man with a microphone comes up to you. He says: “Excuse me, sir (or madam), may I ask you a question? Are you normal?” Seems like such a simple question, doesn’t it? It’s a rare individual who believes that they’re not normal. You’d probably give him a strange look and walk on. The truth, however, is that the answer is not as simple as it seems. Okay, then, let’s talk a little about “normal” people. The word “normal” has several definitions, but we’ll focus on two: 1. “Standard, average or conforming to the group”, and… 2. “Sane”. “Normal” people have certain characteristics that would match the above. You’d agree, I’m sure, that “normal folks” need a level of organization in their life. They don’t want a lot of clutter, so they make sure to keep no more than 3 days’ supply of food in the pantry. They wait until the gas tank is nearly empty to refill it, and have no medical supplies other than a few Band-Aids and some aspirin in...