This is something I ran across on my computer that I have long forgot about. I thought it might be a nice break from the mundane.

God’s Perspective

Subject: Balance

God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael, the
archangel, found him, resting on the seventh day.

He inquired, "Where have you been?"

God smiled deeply and proudly pointed downwards through the
clouds, "Look, Michael. Look what I've made."

Archangel Michael looked puzzled, and said, "What is it?"

"It's a planet," replied God, "and I've put Life on it. I'm
going to call it Earth and it's going to be a place to test Balance."

"Balance?" inquired Michael, "I'm still confused."

God explained, pointing to different parts of earth. "For
example, northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and
wealth, while southern Europe is going to be poor. Over here I've placed a
continent of white people, and over there is a continent of black people. Balance in all things."

God continued pointing to different countries. "This one will
be extremely hot, while this one will be very cold and covered in ice."

The Archangel, impressed by God's work, then pointed to a
land area and said, "What's that one?"

"That's Washington State, the most glorious place on earth.
There are beautiful mountains, rivers and streams, lakes, forests,
hills, and plains. The people from Washington State are going to be
handsome, modest, intelligent, and humorous, and they are going to
travel the world. They will be extremely sociable, hardworking, high
achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as diplomats,
carriers of peace, and producers of software."

Michael gasped in wonder and admiration, but then asked, "But
what about balance, God? You said there would be balance."

God smiled, "There is another Washington. Wait till you see the idiots
I put there."