I purchased a dozen beautiful roses and carefully arranged them in a vase. A couple of days later, they were bent over and wilted. Upset and mystified, I lifted them out of the vase and discovered I had forgotten to add water. I understand how the oversight happened in arranging them in the vase to make sure the length was right. Still, I felt very sad that under my care, the life of such living beauty came to a premature end. What could I say but OOPS, vow to be more mindful, and move onward?