In this collection of essays, Matthew Knight gives us simple parables and advice he has used to make his life a bit smoother and a bit richer. The collection is made up of seven short essays (each piece running between 400-1100 words.) Topics range from the value of an after work drink to why lottery tickets are a smart investment. He tackles riding a bike without hands, using knockoff religious trinkets for insight, and how adding cream to coffee makes all the difference. Whether he’s comparing our souls to broken glass or telling us to forget the dreams we had yesterday, he somehow finds a way to inspire and open our minds through his Random Thoughts.