Havoc and Chaos

Have you noticed how cheerful the 'news' is these days. After the first five minutes, you could be suicidal!

Even the weather forecasters have jumped on the 'fear and alarm' bandwagon. "Severe weather warnings" are dished out right left and centre, and the words 'havoc' and 'chaos' have become commonplace.

Despite threats of impending doom, I drove 80 miles north on Friday to visit my mum. There was not a snowflake in sight and no sign of the 'gridlock' which was meant to be widespread across Scotland. When I returned to Edinburgh, I was relieved that the city was still standing, following the threat of terrorist attack which was 'headlined' during the week.

So what's all this to do with tennis?

Well not a lot I guess. Having said that, unless you are playing for money, there is little point in slashing your wrists if you find yourself a set and 4 - 0 down. You would be better just to enjoy yourself and look forward to a beer in the clubhouse.

Paradoxically, with this approach, you might find that you will start winning games again!!

Footnote:
As all drivers will have noticed, this winter weather has caused further trauma to Edinburgh's roads. The pot holes are the size of the Grand Canyon and the speed bumps (now an epidemic) are like the Himalayas. Massive roadworks have taken over the city and we've been invaded by temporary traffic lights.
We're all doomed!