Expect the worst

whenever considering 

possibilities.

That was my

heritage 

from Mommy and Dad.

To date

is to get a girl

pregnant.

To buy a bat and ball 

is to cause

serious injury.

Going to the University of Chicago

ruined a friend’s

view of life.

Growing a beard

will wreck your

ministry.

Driving from Virginia

to California,

expect your car 

to break down.

Expecting the worst

still is my first

and 

deeply ingrained

reaction.

                                                                  RBGP