This is the bracelet that I wear most days.

It says LIFE IS FUNNY.

In the making, the L got accidentally flipped on its side.

And through wear, the E has turned itself into an F.

It isn’t ‘perfect’. But it is solid and real and delights me in ways that I need.

It still took work to make.

It is still silver.

It fits me just right.

I like it better than ‘perfect’.

As a speaker, what are you aiming for?

What is better than ‘perfect’?

What is real?