When it’s Life and Death, What are a Few Mixed Metaphors?

S.S. Atlantic Goes Down with Cargo of Health Insurance Policies. Illustration from Public Domain Pictures.

There was a number for which I was watching even though I knew I could look it up if I had the time.

I was not using the TV out of laziness, but rather because my memoir finally published on June 18 and there are tasks associated with publication to ease the way for buyers. I have to assume somebody…