Some days (I'm) more crazy than others

Q: Does that mean I’m crazier some days than others or does it mean that I’m crazier than other people?

A: Yes

I dread to tell this story on myself. I could keep it secret. I’m committed to honesty in my writing. So here’s today’s story, warts and all.

My day began peacefully. I felt tranquil. Almost blissful. I had decided to write about how crazed we Americanos become when things do not go our way, based on my observations — which I felt to be valid because after four years living here, I’m almost Mexican.

Culturally, we Americans have decidedly different attitudes tha...