Business Not As Usual

by Sharon C. Cooper

“Sometimes we do the best we can do to get ahead,” Gloria said quietly. “And just when life seems to be turning in the right direction, a situation, an incident, or even a person comes along and throws everything off.”

“Life is a funny thing,” Gloria continued, picking some invisible lint from her dark skirt. “Sometimes it’s like a tornado ripping through our world and we have to hold on tight until the dust settles. So whatever has you down and second-guessing everything, try not to worry about it.”