
How to live in uncertain times
October 29, 2009A few days ago I left home to drive across town in the heavy fog that had settled unexpectedly over the area. Driving in fog creates sense insecurity. You might be driving down familiar streets, but familiar landmarks are shrouded behind misty curtains and you are left a little disoriented. You turn your headlights on, not to see, but to be seen. You drive much slower, I hope, because what lies a few hundred yards down the road will remain a mystery until you are precariously close to it. You realize that you may need to react to danger quickly and your senses are on alert. For all of these reasons and more, driving in fog is mentally and physically taxing and you wouldn’t want to do it every day…Continue Reading