Rides

Sometimes we want adventure and excitement in our life, but sometimes we just want to ride the merry-go-round.  It goes around and around but it goes slowly and smoothly.  There aren’t jolts or unexpected turns.  But alas, we often end up on the damn roller coaster whether we want to or not.  It goes too fast; it has sharp turns that makes us feel like we are going to fly out of our car; it has long deep dips that make your stomach do flip flops.  It makes you feel out of control. The roller coaster can be exhilarating, but if you are on it too long you will barf.  The man that runs it can’t see you and doesn’t hear you screaming, because everyone else is screaming too.  When you wiz by with your hands flailing in the air to get his attention, he just smiles.  When you finally get off the roller coaster you will notice you look and feel like hell and you might have peed yourself too.  Thank you for the roller coaster ride these past several years.  I think I will stick to the merry-go-round for now.  Maybe if I get adventurous, I will try the Ferris wheel.