Putting Things in Perspective

Yesterday my hair dresser asked Nadia to call me to encourage me to come in an hour early. She said there was a strong storm in the forecast (news to me) and she wanted me to be safe.

I thought that was odd, but I'd take her up on the offer.

The day turned out to be sunny and clear, so no need for concern. When I asked her about it, since it seemed out of character. She said her best friend's sister (Susan) was killed in a flash flood earlier in the week and she wanted to make sure I was safe.

Well, that gave the conversation from the day before a new perspective.

Be safe -- flash floods are nothing to mess with. They can sweep you away in an instant.

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