> Once upon a time, God was missing for six days. Eventually,
> > Michael the Archangel found him, resting on the seventh day.
> > He inquired of God, "Where have you been?"
> >
> > God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction and proudly pointed
> > downward through the clouds. "Look, Michael. Look what I've made."
> >
> > Michael looked puzzled and asked, "What is it?"
> >
> > "It's a planet," replied God, "and I've put life on it.
> > I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of
balance."
> >
> > "Balance?" inquired Michael, still confused.
> >
> > God explained, pointing to different parts of Earth.
> >
> > "For example, northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity
> > and wealth, while southern Europe is going to be poor.
> >
> > Over there, I've placed a continent of white people,
> > and there is a continent of black people."
> >
> > "This part will be very hot and this part very cold and ice covered."
> >
> > Michael was impressed and pointed to another area and asked,
> > "What is that one?"
> >
> > "Ah," said God, "that's Washington State, the most glorious place
> > on Earth. There are beautiful streams, hills and forests. The people
> > in Washington State are going to be handsome, modest,
> > intelligent and humorous .... they will be extremely sociable,
> > hardworking, high achieving and they will be known throughout
> > the world as diplomats and carriers of peace."
> >
> > Michael gasped in wonder and admiration, but then proclaimed,
> > "But what about balance, God? You said there would be balance."
> >
> > God smiled. "Wait until you see the idiots I put in the other
> Washington."
> >
> >
> >
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