Went to the flea market for “nothing in particular” — my favorite thing to shop for. Came home with a vase: round, white, satisfyingly heavy, shaped like a comma.

The vase went on the shelf, so I tidied the shelf. Then the desk joined in. Then, somehow, the whole room. One vase! A tiny team captain!

“One vase in, whole room upgraded. Teamwork!”

This week it holds one yellow flower from the station florist. The room is very pleased. So am I!