Chaos and Opportunity

Opportunity grows in chaos’ fertile soil. This month has brought a nearly overwhelming level of opportunity. People are going through changes at the speed of life and sometimes it’s a rough ride. My grandson is spending lots of time watching Jerry Springer during his visit. Maybe the travails of trailer trash make sense while he processes the unwelcome mess of change that recently landed in his life. The 12 year old girl across the street is a raging cauldron of hormones. She’s not exactly rolling with the changes either. Fortunately they have video games to help them cope.

I’m at a softball game writing my first blog entry. I’ve heard this is the best way to connect with people in Cyber Space, I’m exceeding the scope of my 1990’s computer skill set, post THC and brain surgery. Now here’s a live account of a Friday evening Recreation D Co-Ed softball game: Neither side’s defense was the greatest in the 1st inning, but there’s a strong feeling among on our team that all will be o.k. The cirrus clouds are fading from yellow to orange. Bobby waits for his at bat while the opposing pitcher warms up. Our catcher’s suggested strategy: “Wait for your pitch.” He hits a single on pitch #4. Then Megan’s single advances Bobby to third. It’s only a matter of time. The opposing pitcher walks our next batter to load the bases. Loaded bases…will chaos or opportunity prevail? Is there a difference? Looking up and the clouds are darkened to purple and gray.