On this Mishmash Monday I’d like to share a mishmash of random thoughts with you. So here they are, in no particular order:

• Where did the word mishmash come from anyway?

• Would someone please explain why it is that when I’m sleeping I have to kick my covers off because I’m too hot, yet when I get up I need to wear several layers to stay warm?

• How can something be consistently random?

• What is an original copy?

• Can something truly be both serious and funny—as in seriously funny?

• Why is an aircraft black box painted orange?

• How come it feels like I’m just in the way when I’m doing the speed limit?

• And finally, is there really such a thing as a sad smiley? I mean, aren’t they either smiling or sad?