When the Homily is about Immunology

Encounters with the "Wild"

This morning's local paper had a story about what to do if you are confronted by a cougar or bear. All manner of advice that included - as a last resort - kicking, biting, and punching (and that not availing with the bear: play dead; with the cougar play dinner.) But I mentioned to my van pool mates on the boat that there was one very important piece of advice missing: aim well and shoot.

Yes, yes, the odds of being in a life threatening situation with an animal is slim, but then again the odds of having a life threatening fire in your house are slim as well, and yet we purchase smoke detectors - rightfully so.

Anyway, upon arriving at work, this sad story shows up. Yep black bears hardly ever attack people, but hardly ever isn't never.