Sage Advice

Lousy weather here today in Upstate, New York. With rain in the forecast for days upon days, I decided to get some outdoor time.

A visit to a favorite park resulted in a stroll through a Story Garden. The gardens weren’t in bloom, but the whimsical pieces of local art had plenty of tales to tell.

I met an old man in that park today. He didn’t have much to say. He stared at me with his wizened eyes, which caught me by surprise.

“Watch your back,” said he.

“Beware of false friends. You don’t want to end up like me.”