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The Decision

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Lori Lipsky
 
The Decision by Lori Lipsky

She contemplated her pro-con list
considered the alternatives
calculated opportunity cost
contrasted loss versus benefit

Then acquiesced 
to the one in authority, and
made the decision
to go to bed
***** 
 
photo credit: istockphoto/Justin Allfree
 
 
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