Thank God for encouraging friends....

I saw this fellow in Inverness the day before I was supposed to talk
at the Nairn Book and Arts Festival. He was the only Crow in a busy
High Street of people. Until I saw him I'd been feeling scared and doomed
and wondering why I'd said yes to giving a talk. I knew I was facing public
humiliation and everlasting disgrace. But as soon as I saw him I felt better.

"Go down fighting Son," He croaked as he flew away....