It seemed a little strange since I had been 800 miles away from the concert he mentioned, had definitely not been in the balcony with Michelle, and wasn't likely to see him that week. With a single mistaken click, my friend had sent this little personal note to nearly 300 people who receive an e-mail newsletter from him every week. Too often, we pay a much higher price for our careless words. The whole thing made me ponder what I say. My casual words to family and friends carry the power to damage or help, and may go far beyond my intended audience.
Casual words can cause serious harm.