In 1999 a New York-bound EgyptAir flight crashed into the Atlantic shortly after the co-pilot, who was controlling the plane, was heard to say "I put my faith in God" as the autopilot was switched off. The plane then plunged into a steep dive and crashed into the sea, killing 217 people.If talking to God is so dangerous when pilots do it, shouldn't we be a little more worried when political leaders do the same? Why should it be a sign of mental breakdown in mid-air and moral integrity at mid-term? I rather like the idea of a handcuffed Blair being escorted through the Arrivals lounge of Brussels airport.
Thursday, 31 January 2008
Business
An amusing, if slightly chilling, story from today's Guardian. The headline? Pilot restrained after 'talking to God' on flight to Heathrow. At first I thought the pilot was under the impression that God was actually on the plane with him, presumably in business. Still, it could have been worse. The final paragraph reads:
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Now you've made me late for work! Not that it matters that much---I really enjoy reading your writing. I'm sure to return often, probably daily. I will link you on my blog (though it gets little notice) at least I'll know the way back if I get lost.
Now, you really must read that book to your students---ha! In Italy! I doubt if there will be the uproar I imagined.
nest,
beverly
I've taken a look at your blogs, Beverly, and I don't want to rush them. There's a lot to absorb there and I intend to do that in the time it takes. Which, coincidentally, is also the title of a story of mine that you can find on the Barcelona Review website...
I love the harmonica piece.
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