What lessens a moment are the opposite instincts: diminishing the sensory appeal or lowering the stakes. Imagine the things an unenlightened boss might say: • Why yes, serving Popsicles to guests is a delightful idea, but honestly it’s just not practical to staff a “hotline” all day, so why don’t we store them in a self-serve freezer near the ice machine? • Is it really necessary to render a verdict in the Trial of Human Nature? Shouldn’t both sides come out feeling like winners? • Yes, Signing Day is a terrific tradition, but we have so many students! What if we just printed their college
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