It is Wednesday. Traditionally, Wednesday signals the half-way mark of the week. The final hurdle to conquer before the countdown to the weekend. In our household, it announces the start of a new meal plan.

An internet search on our basic human needs delivered a variety of results. After a superficial analysis of the available lists, the most commonly mentioned physiological needs for pure survival, in order of importance, are: air, water, food, shelter and clothing.