Noah’s Ark?

If you live in one of those areas of the world where tsunamis and earthquakes are a constant concern, this latest invention is quite the thing. Of course I am not sure you can take in enough food and water to last for 40 days and nights, so make sure you recognize this thing has some limitations.

A Cosmo Power Co. employee crawls out from a spherical earthquake and tsunami shelter “Noah” made of fiber enforced plastic at the company’s factory in Hiratsuka, west of Tokyo, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. The Japanese generator maker has developed a modern version of Noah’s Ark in case Japan is hit by another massive earthquake and tsunami. The company of just 10 employees completed the first Noah, that has 1.2 meters (4 feet) in diameter and can hold up to four adults inside, earlier this month and already has 500 orders. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye) Sorry I couldn’t get the photo here.

Well now. I suppose if you have a family of four you are home free. But what about those of us who are only two, or one? Think about who you want to be confined with in this small space for a couple of days. . .or a couple of hours, for that matter.

I am going to make sure my capsule is occupied by someone who doesn’t talk too much, isn’t looking for a “rest stop” every two hours, and has had a recent shower. I was going over my list of local “acceptables” and discovered they all belonged to the Church I attend. I am sure that says something about the folks I hang out with. My concern, of course, is if I am on their list.