This Morning

I was out and about before the crack of dawn today.  Places to go, things to do and all that.  It was an absolutely beautiful morning.  Cool and peaceful.

Or it was until I showed up. 

I was stopped at a light, staring at the gorgeous full moon, glowing almost orange in a deep midnight blue sky.  It was breathtaking.  Try as I might, okay so I really didn’t try much at all, I just couldn’t resist.  I howled.  Literally.  Howie laughed happily so I howled again.  The second time we were both laughing.  You know how it is.  Once in a blue moon, which today just happens to be.  A blue moon, I mean.  The second full moon of the month.  I was very pleased with myself and cheerful, even though the light was taking forever.

That’s when I noticed the man scurrying down the street.  Away from me.  Back the direction he came from.  Did I forget to mention that it was so nice I had the windows wide open?  Yes, all these hours later, I’m still laughing.  As I said, sometimes you really just gotta.

Happy weekend all.  Be safe and do something unexpected!

Zen

Do you remember M, the unexpected delight of a woman I bumped into a while back? I saw her again yesterday and walked away with the same sense of peace and tranquility as the first time I encountered her.

We had the most amazing, aimless conversation. I suspect one of the reasons I enjoy her so much is because she makes me think. And she's not afraid to have an opinion though she has a way of putting things that would rarely offend anyone. In fact, I doubt some people would even realize she's disagreed with them and put them in their place until later, once they've had a chance to mull things over. That's a true talent and one few possess.

Anyway, I had fun, wandered off calmer than when we said hello and carrying a little Christmas token. A bag of coal, real coal, believe it or not. Hahaha, she must have guessed I'll never make it to the nice list. But can you imagine anyone just happening to have that with them all tied up in a nifty little package with a bow, just in case they come across someone appropriate? Damn cool, if you ask me.

Short & Sweet

I stumbled across the most amazing woman today. In the oddest of places. An unexpected treasure to be sure, especially after such a non-stellar rest on my day. We had a truly enjoyable conversation that has, at least for the moment, restored my faith in humanity. M, if you’ve stopped by and are reading this, my sincerest thanks. You made my day!