Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Follow the News

Following the news is so important on so many levels. Following it through several sources is something that I would strongly recommend.

Almost thirty years ago I had developed a very nice account in the hills of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia and knew the owner right on down to the guys and gals who kept the plant running and making money. Most of my calls were made on the plant manager or the maintenance superintendent.

Early on a Tuesday morning, upon reaching the plant I went to the reception area only to find the desk empty. In a few moments the receptionist came back and asked who I needed to see. When I asked for the maintenance manager she advised that he wasn't in, neither was the plant manager and neither was the owner. She looked at me and said "Didn't you hear that the corporate plane went down? They were all in it." To this day I have no clue if I said anything intelligent.

May your prayers include the passengers and families of those on Air France Flight 447.

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