Well said Thom,
btw- I love that story (Fiddler) and cover it with my 12th graders. As Tevya
says, "it's all about balance - we are just trying to not fall off the
roof!"
And you're right, sailing is a great analogy, look how everyone is laughing
at the guy who screws up, but is out there, for all to see, even as he
crashes into a warship or two. He would have been much safer sitting at his
computer and arguing about sailing. I say, look at the courage of this guy,
negotiating, albeit unsuccessfully, with two ships designed to destroy
anything that floats. I'll laugh at him for his dumb mistakes, but I'm
gonna applaud him too.
--
Scout
"Knowing the storm is coming only makes me more nervous."


"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Scout,

Your "High wire act" isn't always easy to understand but it isn't new.
The Jews called it; "Fiddler on the Roof" others call it, "Fork in the
road of Life"

You are correct! There must be "Balance"
I wish I knew a good solid answer sometimes but then I do realize that
things do change and right and wrong is a dynamic situation and never,
ever a final solution.

A Sailor should know that better than most people. To get the best
sailing takes constant trimming. You can sail with bad trim and that is
your business but it is best to get the best trim without busting your
ass in the attempt. Isn't that pretty much like LIFE?

And that's enough of that! Quarter after eight in the morning and I got
a new main to teach me my lessons for today. A thermos of coffee, my dog
and I are gone!

Ole Thom