Isn’t It Odd?

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The question, “Isn’t It Odd?” has come to mind, has settled in and refuses to go. This 3-word line is like a puzzle piece that offers nary a clue to its place. I faintly remember a song lyric of similar sentiment, but that seems an unlikely source.

These frequent and untethered thoughts are most always metaphorical and associated with contemporary events. Events that my reticular activating system (RAS) is trying to make meaningful. RAS in neuropsychology describes how humans manage the flood of inputs constantly received and interpreted by a part of the brain called the epithalamus. To avoid sensory chaos, the brain prioritizes these inputs – some are ignored because they are of no immediate importance, like the droning sound of distant traffic. Conversely, a nearby horn blast is given rapt attention. Inputs not so easily categorized end up in the RAS inbox awaiting a proper accounting. So, what is with this inbox item labeled, “Isn’t It Odd?”

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