We are told from many sources to plan for our future, disaster waits at every turn, mayhem is following you, waiting to drop a tree on your car.

But do you really prepare for the disasters that can happen as you are dating?

My favorite is what to eat on a date. Stay away from anything that can be slurped: soups, spaghetti, etc. Food on your shirt is a certain “No” to anything further happening unless you’re good at passing off a “disaster” as just something that happens.

It’s not fashionable to be late for any of the first five dates but what if something really does go wrong? Are you prepared to deal with this and have a “let’s try again” scenario you can fall back on?

I’m also reminded of our personal treasures and what was written a few years ago about personal treasures being passed along in a family. Certainly the death of a parent is a heart-wrenchingly difficult time. What is worse, we find out later, is that the personal treasures of the loved one that passed on are not appreciated and just tossed into the trash or sold for a few extra dollars. Plan for the ultimate disaster and your personal treasures will continue to be treasured.

Be certain you are understood and be prepared for the worst, the two advices we’re told often but rarely follow.

For your headline today be prepared for a date with this:
“Look to the horizon, is your ship coming in?”

Have a great day!