My wife’s grandfather told a story on himself that I suppose we can all learn from. He was an Arkansas State Trooper traveled most of the state, though he grew up and was most familiar with the western part and particularly Fort Smith.

One day he had some private business in Fort Smith, on one of the one way streets. Noting a car going the other way he pulled it over. He had no intention of ticketing her but did give her a firm warning, which took a while.

When done, the woman said nothing but pointed at a sign. After looking at the sign, he tipped his hat to the woman and said, good day. It seems they changed the street direction and, he was likely the only one unaware of it.

It does remind me of something I heard Lady Margaret Thatcher say. No matter how slow a train is going, if it is going the wrong way, don’t get on it. My words: sounds like good advice to me. Why would anyone want to get on a train going the wrong way, regardless of its speed.