When I was an auxilliary fireman, I got into the habit of listening to
a radio scanner so that I'd know when to shut down the computer to
clear the line for an incoming call, then run upstairs and put on
leaving-the-house clothes.

An astounding number of auxiliaries went to fires in indoor clothing,
then complained of freezing.

I never gave up the habit -- I like to know what the road conditions
are, and the maintenance people at Grace let me know whether the
sidewalks are safe.

Last night I heard something rather nice. Some driver wanted the
police to check the welfare of a fellow dressed all in black riding an
unlit bike on a major road.

It's "danger! danger!", but this time it's something that actually is
dangerous. A pleasant change from "to keep you safe, I'm going to tie
you to the railroad track."


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Joy Beeson
joy beeson at comcast dot net
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