Two Analogies

Just wrote Mark:

I am in the middle of what I think is a breakthough.  I told Kim, the following two analogies seem appropriate:

1. I was riding my bike up the hill yesterday.  It was rather tough going, then I realized I had one more gear to click to.  I clicked to it, and everything got easier.  It wasn't a boost so much as less resistance.
2. The little lead weights on an out-a-balanced tire.  The whole car can shimmy.  You can ride it that way, and pull through, but a little adjustment, fundamental, balanced tires, can make a rough ride smooth.

Maybe that is just the swimming hole talkin'