I saw a special on TV the other night that discussed the ways our world could end. No it is not Mexican immigrants flooding across our borders!
First there is a bombardment of Gamma Rays from an exploding star that would kill all living things. I guess it would be like radiation poisoning. Then there is having our planet get sucked into a black hole. If that doesn't rattle your cage, you can envision getting hit by an astoroid. If that is not enough, a release of the wrong bacteria could do us in. You get the idea. Lots of things to worry about. Lots of things that we couldn't change it we tried.
Now to important things. My water heater crapped out. Some water on the floor. Not too bad! We caught it early. A plumber friend of Chris was here in 30 minutes to give us a quote on an 80 gallon water heater. Most houses have a 40 gallon heater but because we have a whirlpool tub, we need the biggest one. The next morning we had two guys dressed in identical blue t-shirts (you know this is going to be expensive) taking out our old unit (it lasted one more day than the warranty) and putting in a new A.O. Smith "big" heater. Problem solved. It only cost a tad over $1000. I call these problems "aw shit" problems. You have no control. Fortunately we got fast service.
My point in this rambling is that somewhere between contemplating how the earth might end versus getting my water heater replaced is reality. Somehow I can relate to the water heater problem because it is current and real. Besides, have you tried taking a shower with cold water.
I need to postphone worry about how the world will end. I've got golf Monday morning! Important things first.
My lesson is Grasshoppers is "worry about the things you can do something about". Screw the rest!
Love,
Dad