Reblogged from Write on the River
There’s an author and blogger I follow who got my attention this morning. I’ve now pre-ordered his book.
Why Shit Doesn’t Just Happen
September 2
By Bob Mayer
Why the book and title? I had to get your attention, just like engineers, soldiers, pilots, astronauts, passengers, policemen, firemen, etc. need to get someone’s attention just before a catastrophe occurs in order to either prevent the event or save lives. And engineers, systems analysts, workers, and managers have to get the attention of others in order to point out cascade events that, if unchecked, will lead to a catastrophe.
Consider the meaning of the phrase shit happens. Saying “shit happens” indicates events are random, have no meaning and there is no accountability or responsibility. It indicates such events could just as easily happen again and there’s nothing we can do about them.
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A segue for those who only come here to read about Richard Armitage. Today, our guy is “In Conversation” at the Old Vic, and it’s going to be interesting to see what he makes happen.
Hopefully we will hear something soon.
So yeah, an interesting mix of subjects.
edit: I wish I had turned off pinging. Oh well, Bob Mayer can think I’m a nut all he wants. I did buy the book. :D
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RAFrenzy 
Hope you enjoy the book!
I’m glad I had parents who taught me about responsibilities, about actions and consequences.This is why I’ve always been fascinated by history and human behavior. If we prepared and observed more, we’d avoid many problems and tragedies. It is immature and selfish to ignore this fact; the price is too high.