We know what sounds animals make. Ask around. Regionally, you’ll get similar answers.

Animals have made the same sounds long enough that we have them figured out. The stereotypes are formed.

But what about you? What sound have you been making so long that people know what to expect?

Is it the sound of complaint? Of dissent? Of sorrow? Of optimism? Of humor? Of possibility?

Of course we make all sorts of sounds.

But there’s one that’s likely to be heard more often than not.

Let’s make it a good one.