He doubted anyone was as methodical as his wife Grace. She perfected lists of scribbled items with instructions, sometimes sketches. Reminders were posted on the fridge for their teens. Husband’s were taped on the TV remote control.
Despite her diligence, mishaps occasionally happened with lists accidentally left home.
Whether recipients appreciated her approach, or not, no one deduced that beneath her organizational persona was a woman ravaged by stress.
Shock spread as news broke of her stroke at the age of fifty-two.
Without lists to guide him, Keith lost his way.