I don't believe it. I can't believe it. It can't possibly be true. I get reminding myself that correlation is not causation. This can't be me. I am not the cause of these distant events.
But the facts are there. A few hours before I depart for Paris there is a major terrorist attack in the city. Today, few hours before I depart for Istanbul there is a major terrorist attack in the city. Is there some hidden connection here or am I just unlucky?
Mothers, hide your children. Men, bolt the doors. Soldiers, man the ramparts. Everyone, beware because I am coming to visit your city, your town, your homes. Be afraid. Be very afraid!
I know I can not possibly be responsible for the troubles that seem to precede my arrival. But if you reside where I am going, I am susceptible to bribes to encourage detours.
My stop after Istanbul is Jerusalem. Should I worry? Or should they?
Be safe.
ReplyDeleteThese were my thoughts exactly when I heard the news. Of all the damned luck! Visiting cities under siege . . . tourism in the new age.
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