"Exactness in little things is a wonderful source of cheerfulness."
-- F. W. Faber

If I'm having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, I wash the dishes. Warm water, lots of soap suds, and the satisfaction of a dish drainer full of sparkling clean dishes do make me feel more cheerful.

On a day when it seems everything is overwhelming, it's a nice reminder that you can only eat an elephant one bite at a time.