Why This Time IS Different

I was standing on a street divider this morning, waiting for a break in the traffic as I made my way to Minyanville headquarters after my workout, next to an older lady whom I've never met. After a minute or so of awkward silence, I turned to her and said, "Who would have ever thought that WE would be stranded on an island together?" We shared a smile and some laughter, which was my intent; in today's day and age, a little levity goes a long way.