I'm offended that you'd suggest this, Jeri!

(Who said I was original? ;-)

Actually, I think its part of the "victim mentality." Something BAD happens, so someone MUST be to blame.

The possibility that the healthy looking tree limb might break in a storm means that I'm to blame if it comes down on the fence.

The chance that the fellow whose car slides into mine on icey pavement - sending me into someone else, is the fault of him (for driving in winter) and me (likewise) the tire manufacturers on our respective cars, the manufacturers of our respective cars, the contractor who put down the pavement, the city for not taking decisive action to deal with the ice and the local weather forecasters for not giving precise enough information or faulty information.

Everyone is dead serious about so much, they've forgotten that sometimes accidents happen and if you can't laugh at yourself, your fragile ego is right properly screwed up. There is no reason to take yourself so bloody seriously. Really.

Cheers -

Pete