Where there's smoke there are clowns

Like many people sirens make me nervous. Whenever I hear an ambulance or firetruck I go through a series of worst case scenarios that involve my close friends and family. Luckily I've recently developed a technique to help settle my nerves. Every time I hear a siren I tell myself, "Obviously there must be a parade near by." I still make sure I stop and obey the law when it comes to emergency vehicles, but now I'm also filled with the unexplainable child like joy that can only come from a parade. If only emergency vehicles would toss candy while they drove by.