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I Picked These for You, Beside the Bread

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Yesterday’s surprising downpour caught me with no umbrella as I scurried to my car from the office around 7:00. Luckily, I had nowhere else to go (and be seen) except home. I’d worn a ponytail and flipflops and was thankful I could laugh as I ran through the rain. The drive home was not dull and I even went through a completely dry patch. I also passed a motorcyclist parked under an overpass, patiently waiting for the rains to…overpass. Just before my neighborhood, I slipped into Kroger for a few items.  I was just around the curve of the produce section when a man came up to me with a bouquet of bright flowers. An African-American man of about 52-55 years of age. He so politely excused himself for interrupting my shopping (Hey…I’m just getting refried beans. It’s not a big deal!) He wanted my opinion: His daughter is graduating high school. He wanted to get her a present. Will these work? (I couldn’t help but think…well, nevermind. You can imagine all the things I wanted to ask him.)

But not knowing his budget, their relationship, his situation, etc…I assured him I thought those flowers were very sweet. They were a vibrant mix of colorful flowers I can’t identify now. He questioned roses but I reassured him this bunch was better. I casually threw in the question that he was going to have something else?  “a real present” for her? (or already had given it to her) when he interjected he did have something. Whewww, glad that wasn’t awkward. He was rushed and thankful. “Graduation starts at 7:30″ he tells me. I told him congratulations, reminded him to take the price tag off the wrapper of the bouquet and went back to my business. I looked at my watch which let me know he would probably get there just late enough for someone to ask, “Where have you been?! Picking flowers?!” And I guess he could honestly answer, “Why, yes. Yes I have… For you daughter, with love.”

At the End of the Day 03.02

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Perhaps my readers (yes, all 3 of you) might enjoy a  little update on me. If not, grin and bear it, or just click that little “x” in the top right corner of this screen.

I’ve been busy with work as usual. That tends to be my motto, but I also firmly believe we make time for what we want to make time for. We’ve all got the same amount of time in a week as everybody else. And the past few weeks I can’t help but think of that saying (and song) that says “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” Soooo, I’m purposely and accidentally adding spice to my life in ways that I can. If you have suggestions, please send them my way.

I’ve scored a small part in a movie and this is my first official movie role. The movie is “Step Away from the Stone” locally produced and shot in Central Arkansas. Their facebook page is here should you want info and to keep up with the production. I’m honored and excited to be part of the magic. And I dare say, I’ve been bitten by “the bug”. I didn’t want Director Bill to call “scene” when he did last week… :)

So, I’ve officially informed you. You may see updates from now on. Who knows? I’m so glad March is here. Unlike January, I actually enjoy February, but never get tired of that fresh feeling of changing the calendar to a new month. This month I’m looking forward to the following: Singing the National Anthem at the Diamonds football game, having dinner or at least sofa-talk with my great friend Heather, going home to see my new niece Sophia who I have not seen since the day she was born, buying some land, making progress on a personal website and not wearing a jacket when I leave the house.

Some things I’ve learned recently:

I’ve learned bananas reduce joint pain. I love and regularly eat bananas and don’t really notice joint pain…but also can’t say I have joint pain when I don’t eat them, because they’re part of my weekly diet.

Human fetuses are considered a delicacy in Vietnam. Yes, this came up in a conversation I had with some new friends last week. We just happened to be talking about…odd…things.

Sometimes I agree with that “right place, right time” thing… I went from being a nurse to a brain surgeon in the time it took a movie producer to make a phone call :)

Signing off now. I’ve got to make a Kroger run before I start my night… at the end of the day.

Snow. And Now You Know.

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Never asked for it. Didn’t pray for it. Hoped it would not fall on us. But, sure enough, Arkansas got that snow so many kids hoped for, adults prepared for, and meteorologists cautiously forecasted. I usually keep my mouth shut about things I don’t like because there’s no need to gripe. So this entry is short and sweet since the winter white flurries are not my best friend.

With a little more quiet, and downtime, with no kids to take care of, no cable channels to aimlessly flip through for hours, no private hill or yard to play in (not that you would have found me doing that anyway) I had a lot of time to think. In the midst of that daydreaming I made note of a few things. I leave you with my list of Snow Day Observations. And hope I don’t have another Snow Day for a lonnnnnng time.

-Be careful should you decide to make a joke to someone about their arrival or entrance. Example: “Did you have fun slipping/sliding in?” (to work, to the house, whatever the location may be) You might say it to someone who has actually fallen and hurt themselves just minutes before, leaving them in a terrible mood.

-Should you find yourself in the situation where you did, in fact, fall on the ice and hurt yourself, calling on the need for an ice pack, the bags of frozen veggies from Kroger work well on the boo-boo. Not whole okra, but the 3 Pepper and Onion blend or English Peas. I mean, of course, I would think those would be good ones. Not speaking from experience…uhmm

-Just because other vehicles are driving quickly with no problems (from your perspective) it’s always smart to play it safe. You don’t know how much experience those other drivers have in these conditions, nor how their vehicle compares to yours. Nor can you honestly foresee exactly where that hidden spot of ice is waiting just ahead of you.

-On the subject of driving: think twice before you honk at the car stopped in front of you at a traffic light after it turns green. They may be stuck and can’t go anywhere. And as sure as you honk rudely at them, a pox on you and you start to slide.

-Hey! Lack of traffic = no need to worry about looking both ways before crossing the street!

-Finally, if you must drive on bad/icy roads and find yourself frowning all the way to your destination, notice the funeral procession and remember how good you really have it. Snow day or no snow day.