Behind every silver lining
There is an old saying: "Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining..." The purpose of the saying is to remind us all that something good can always be gained from a calamity, regardless of how big or life-stopping it may seem. A similar meaning can be found in the biblical saying: "Whenever God closes a door, he opens a window." To me, this saying is all well and good if you ignore all the fiddly details. What if God's window is on the top floor and a long way away from the door? Will you find it in time? What if your great big cloud only has a tiny silver lining? In the case of the last question, it makes the saying sound pretty dire, especially for those of us (like me) who think too much about everything! In these modern times, where things genuinely seem to be getting worse with every day, I have found that this particular saying needs some updating. The original Batman movie, starring the excellent Jack Nicholson as the Joker, introduced me to a much...