A Collection of Inspirational Stories
All stories teach us something,
and promise us something,
whether they're true or invented,
legend or fact.
Stewart O'Nan
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Awake Tip
Tech support people like me spend our days on the phone with customers. Many like to chat while waiting for their computers to reboot. One man told me he'd been a long-haul truck driver.
I'd love to drive a big rig," I said, "but I'd worry about falling asleep at the wheel."
"Here's a tip to stay awake," he offered. "Put a $100 bill in your left hand and hold it out the window."
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REFLECTION
Our first thought is probably how foolish that would be to risk losing $100! But on reflection, it points out to us how much more foolish it is to risk our lives, and the lives of others, when we choose to drive when sleepy!
Story Number 61
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