[maxidog]

Am I unusual in being constantly surprised when people assume time's arrow in everyday conversation? I can never quite accept the sheer oddness and asymmetry of it.

[danbruc]

Does that mean you are uncomfortable - or whatever I should call it - with the implied time ordering of events like an egg sitting on the table and then falling down and smashing on the floor?

[hanoz]

It does sound very unusual to be surprised by that, yes. Although it is understandable that your surprise is constant.

[jessaustin]

Well done! I'm reminded of an Ani Difranco song that was playing back in my college days: perhaps parent is a goldfish?