Walking in the Clouds

It has been said that one's ability to succeed in life can be determined by their perspective.

I recall walking out on a winter day very recently and marveling at the thickness of the fog.  I walked for a bit and arrived at a crosswalk with a crossing guard on post.

Chester Pike is a wide street with two driving lanes and a parking lane going in both directions.  I exchanged smiles and greetings with the guard, and added, "What a brisk and foggy day it is!  I wonder if this is what the visibility is like in LA."

She replied, "Yes, brisk.  The fog is not quite as thick as the LA smog. I'd rather have the fog."

"What's the difference?" I asked. 

"Smog comes from the pollutants generated at the surrounding factories.   Fog comes from the clouds.  So right now you are walking in the clouds."

"Well, I'll take that.  Thank you!"