Around about afternoon, an alien apparition appeared. After an abduction aboard aircraft, and appraising in astonishing awe, I completely lost track of time.
Being lost is a common reason for being late. You could be late because you locked your keys in the car.
Engine trouble and empty fuel tank are good car reasons for being late. You could say that you had eye problem, an earache or an emergency.
So much sarcasm comes to mind, so I should keep my mouth shut.
AWOL
Illness, indigestion, injury, incarceration and interviewing for a job are reasons for being late. They begin with the letter i.
Alarm clock problem and ailing child are reasons for being late. They begin with the letter a.
pooping
a wedding ceremony, doctor's appointment
Traffic congestion. Snoozing the alarm multiple times. Stuck in a sudden storm. Sickness or feeling unwell.
Auto accident and AAA changed my flat tire are reasons for being late. They begin with the letter a.
Alcohol addiction, AA blackballed me.
Kids were not ready is a reason for being late. It begins with the letter k.