Two Perspectives

I have to wonder what happened to fun. I watched today as two people had the exact same task to accomplish. One got angry cussed and complained, the other smiled and went about his business. I asked the happy guy what was wrong w/ the angry guy and he said, "I don’t know, just how he is". Then he went on to say, "I don’t get angry, it’s not worth it, life is too short".

WOW

Life Changing Moment

I have to admit, that since my accident , I have had the same attitude towards life. Once you have driven 80MPH upside down on the interstate, it puts life into perspective. I used to make fun of people that said that, but now I understand what they meant.

Today, as I waited in bumper to bumper traffic on my way home, I got that sick feeling I now get every time I approach an accident scene. Again, I used to be the guy that said, "if we have to wait this long in traffic, I want to see some mangled cars!". I no longer think that way at all. As I approach accidents now I find myself tense and eager not to see anything serious. I pray and hope that all is well with everyone involved.

Not So Lucky

Today, I was not so lucky. I knew it was a bad one because traffic was extra slow. When I finally reached the scene, it was pretty much cleaned up. But there was one of those superfast crotchrocket motorcyles in the emergency lane . Or at least half of it. The front half was missing. I can only imagine where the rider is. I am fairly certain he has met his maker. This makes me ill thinking about it. Likely somebody’s young son.

Rumblings in the League

About this time of the year, there start to be a few complaints in the league. They are usually silly, but sometimes legitimate. The fact is, we should thank our lucky stars that there but for the grace of God it is not us dead on the interstate. I know for a fact, it could easily be me!

That said, why would we argue constantly on the field, with our coaches, with manager, with other team’s parents, with co-workers, with bosses? Is it really worth it? Or, as my buddy said today, Is life just too short to be miserable? What ever happened to good old fashioned fun?

What do you think?