The primary topic of discussion here on the east coast right now is the rain.
The northern end of Delaware received 7-1/2 inches of rain in 24 hours. A pittance compared to what North Carolina had to deal with, but still enough to wash out bridges, cause mudslides, and close dozens of roads.
Perhaps the most overheard comments had to do with the building of an ark.
And I have to wonder... Why is it that in times of heavy rain people always want to build an ark?
No one ever says, Did you hear the forecast? Time to build a 3 masted schooner. No on ever proposes to hollow out a log for a canoe or mould a surfboard. Everyone's all about building an ark.
Why? Are we so consumed by guilt that we expect punishment from above at every turn - or are we simply lacking in imagination?
Just to put a twist on things, the next time there's call for torrential rains I'm going to say to my coworkers: Gee, I hope there's a sale on bathing suits.
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