The Kindness Of Strangers

Have you ever had an experience where you felt comfortably connected to someone you don't even know? Well that happened to me today, at the post office of all places. I was standing in line when a gentleman in his mid-fifties came in behind me. He made a comment about the two female clerks working and it made me chuckle. These two clerks always seem to be working, no matter what time of day you go in there. They are always miserable and never in any hurry to swiftly help you! The gentleman and I got to talking while waiting in the never ending line. Now, I am not one to suddenly strike up a conversation with someone I don't know - but there was this kindhearted manner about him and I felt oddly at ease talking to him. We never exchanged names, but spoke for about fifteen minutes. Without going into a lot of detail, he gave me a much needed pep talk. At a time when I've been pretty doubtful about a lot of things, he reminded me that there is goodness and compassion out there. So thank you kind sir. You made my day today and I'm not going to forget what you said.

Signage

I've written before about believing in signs....the kind where something happens, or someone says something and you instinctively believe it has great meaning. You may analyze the instance to pieces to figure out what the intended message is. Me ~ I'm not so much a believer in signs. I need concrete, visual aids to get me through. And lately I'm in need of ones that will make me laugh outloud. I did just that while on vacation last week as I drove by this sign:

The Island Heroine

I found out about this great little website through another blogger. It's provided quite a bit of entertainment. And I am now ready to introduce you to..... The Island Heroine.

Her base of operation is a tiny porkchop shaped island just off the New England coast. She has extraordinary superhuman abilities that are motivated by a sense of responsibility and a strong moral code. Her natural powers are supplemented with a special weapon, the pink lightsaber. It's brightly colored energy contributes to her willingness to risk one's own safety in the service of good to others around her.

Reduced To Pieces

We've all heard the term "worry-wart." I prefer to think of it as being concerned. I'll admit to some heavy worrying about things. I can't help it, it's just in me. I don't think we'd be human if we didn't worry/show concern about others. I think the person who never does worry could be considered a bit on the selfish side. Right now I'm worried about my friends. As a person who has this constant desire to help and do whatever I can to make everyone happy, I'm quite frustrated right now. I feel like nothing I say or do is the right thing. It makes me feel kind of broken inside.

Cabin Fever

One tends to catch up on neglected things when snowed in for three days: laundry, ironing, going through mail, catching up on emails and oh yeah...blogging! I haven't gotten out of my pajamas since Friday. I've watched way too much TV, so much so that the DVR is now completely empty. If I drink one more cup of hot cocoa I may turn brown. There's only one thing left to do....must save Rudolph.

Some Things I Bet You Didn't Know

While at the market the other day, I for no particular reason picked up one of those freebie magazines that are always in the front foyer. I then actually flipped through it and found a list of useless information I felt the need to share...
1. The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
2. Men can read smaller print then women can; women can hear better.
3. It is impossible to lick your elbow. (Go ahead, try it!)
4. A crocodile can't stick its tongue out.
5. A shrimp's heart is in its head.
6. It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.
7. More than 50% of the people in the world have never made or received a telephone call.
8. A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.
9. Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different.
10. In every episode of Seinfeld there is a Superman somewhere.

The Little Things In Life

Sometimes it's the little things in life that can pick you up from a bad day. For me it can be hearing a favorite song, indulging in chocolate or getting a message from my nieces. Yesterday it was just simply seeing this scene at a shopping plaza near my house. Be sure to appreciate the little things my friends!