In front of where we were sitting, there was a 30-gallon garbage bag full of trash. We were at a little league field, and the bag was left by a previous group. There it sat, leaning against the outfield fence.

Option one: be annoyed by the lack of courtesy. Lament the irresponsibility. Spend the game as spectators of sport, and spectators of trash.

Option two: carry the bag to a dumpster. Wash hands. Move on. Enjoy the view. Enjoy the game.

(I went with option two.)

Sometimes we have a choice: point to the problem and live with it; or solve the problem and live free of it.

The latter is often more satisfying.