Wise Friend,
Nature was mad today. It poured with fury. It will continue during the night and tomorrow.
Sensitive Friend,
Oh boy! Take care!
I was in Philadelphia during the Floyd hurricane, decades ago, attending a conference. The friends with whom I stayed begged me to come home by lunchtime before the water would have covered the train tracks.
At 10:00 am the conference people announced that the airport was closed. After the sessions finished, 12,000 people had to stay there. It would have been an excellent opportunity for business.
While feeling guilty, I left hoping to catch a train. It worried me I would end up in a stormy city with no place to sleep and no way to get back home. As I entered the train station, I heard the announcement my route was suspended. I rushed out, and luckily I caught a cab. The driver told me the road I wanted him to use was not accessible. He took a long trip around. I couldn’t care less, I was in a dry cab and sure I’ll get back home.
When I arrived at my friends’ house, we went in the storm to look at the river. The river covered the streets, and we could see only the top of the traffic lights, popping out of the water.
A nearby, usually fickle, waterfall became a torrent. The water was hitting the bridge with all its might.
Suddenly, Floyd retreated, the night descended, and the stars showed up.
Next days were so sunny I had this feeling that this time the sun was angry.
Wise Friend,
Philadelphia has many nice spots, some beautiful, and a nice mixture of old architecture and small buildings.
A famous person once said, “I went last week to Philadelphia, and it was closed”.
Sensitive Friend,
Hmmm! Maybe!! However, I trust my friend and his passionate love for the city. They have a marvellous Rodin museum.
eachword-eachday 