So much easier to stay uninvolved.

A train derailed the other day. In the Italian Alps. Near Merano. Nine passengers were killed. It was caused by a mudslide. When a pipe in an irrigation system burst. One of those things. Things happen. But I paid special attention. Because I was there. Less than two years ago. Maybe on the same train. I know the area. And what it looks like. I met people. Italians. Maybe some of those very people were killed. So this all becomes more meaningful for me. Merely because I was there. At one time in my life. I ignore so many things that happen in the world. Yes, so much easier. To never go anywhere. To never become acquainted. To be blind. To stay uninvolved. Unaware. --Jim Broede