Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Bits and Pieces

    For the past few weeks I have been tracking a package as it treks hither and yon across the U.S. It reached a town near us several times already and then switched course, adding stops in Illinois, Charleston West Virginia, Memphis Tennessee, and now it's stuck in Detroit Michigan.

    At this point I'm giving up on it arriving in time for Christmas. I think I'll print out the tracking history, frame it, and gift it. By now it's more interesting than the original gift would have been.

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    I pulled in next to the cart corral and parked just as one of my favorite songs started playing on the radio. I was alone so I turned up the volume and sang along (heartily).

    The song ended and I returned to reality. Reaching for my mask I noticed a lady standing there looking at me after having returned her shopping cart.

    Uh-oh my impromptu singing session had not been quite as alone as I thought. Ah well, I can hide behind my mask. 

    I exited the vehicle and tried to lock it, accidentally hitting the alarm instead of the lock.

    A few tries and I got it shut off. I avoided all eye contact, scraped up what little dignity I had left, and hurried inside the store to get my weekly shopping done.

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    Steven was still sleeping this morning as Sharon and I did our regular morning chores about the house. As it became light outside we noticed the sky was filled with drifting snowflakes.

    "Steven is going to be so happy," Sharon said. "He told God yesterday that he would enjoy a birthday gift of snow if He has time and doesn't mind."

    A few minutes later a beaming, newly nine year old came down the stairs, absolutely thrilled to have received the perfect birthday gift.

9 comments:

  1. The package story is so indicative of the times we're living in isn't it? I had one do that last Christmas!
    I like the thought of you singing at the top of your lungs. I'm sure that the lady was enjoying your impropmtu concert and joy in singing.
    And Stevens birthday gift is so like our Lord. He delights in giving us the desires of our hearts.
    Blessings and Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family.
    Betsy

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  2. All I can say is that you have an interesting life.

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  3. I would have joined in with your song!

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  4. Great singing story. Just do it and move on as if nothing was out of the ordinary.

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  5. That package ordeal is so relatable.

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  6. Is it bad I'm not surprised about the package story?

    Had to chuckle about the singing one... Hopefully the woman was enjoying your solo performance.

    I agree that snow is a perfect birthday gift. I'm glad Steven was pleased.

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  7. Happy Birthday to to Stephen!!!

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  8. Oh, my! Your Singing and setting off the car alarm sounds like the sort of thing I'd have done. But I'd have caught my skirt in the car door, as well.

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