It’s Friday! It’s Random! Here we go:
1 ) Spring? Summer? Fall? Certainly not winter. We hit 70F this week and yep, you guessed it, snow’s coming back tomorrow. I think Mother Nature is going through ‘the change.’ Nothing is as usual – grass is green, bugs are out, things are growing – Bam! They’re going to be surprised when the next wallop of snow lands!
2 ) Lots of travel lately – I don’t mind because I am open to and enjoy the random interactions that occur. Example: between meetings in the capital city this week, I grabbed lunch at a little cafe. I noticed an older gentleman wearing what had to be his finest suit. He was decked out from coordinated socks to a beautiful tie to his exquisite hat – you don’t see hats much anymore. As I got up to pay my bill, I complimented him on his handsome hat – a wide grin broke out and we enjoyed a short chat – he was in town in meetings on behalf of a seniors care organization (similar to Meals on Wheels). He was polished, articulate and commanding; I can’t imagine anyone saying no to him. Well the company I work for has a program that seniors can benefit from – he has my card and I have a friend in Mr. William (Bill) Jones. You just never know where your path will take you; I’m glad mine took me to him.
3 ) Saw this the other day and it reminded me of my cousin and I – who does this remind you of? I need to send it to my sister, too – she’ll get it!
4 ) An Auntie has been dealing with a tough situation over the past few months – my offers to help have been politely declined. One day last week she contacted me and said “I need your help – I am at my wit’s end.” The back story is she’d been forced to place her (dementia-afflicted) husband in nursing home care – a decision that was very tough for her to do. The problem was the home he ended up being placed in was a) too far away, b) not not working for them and c) all efforts to move him closer were regularly thwarted by the (for-profit) center. As I told her, I don’t know anyone in this world, but I have many contacts and I’ll try. I spent the day on the phone, and by 4pm had his case over to the state regulatory bureau who investigates and licenses nursing homes. (Go big or Go home, my Mom would say!!) Uncle was moved the next morning, after months of attempts. The best part was that every (Government)office I called – and every person I spoke to – once they heard their story- they reacted as I had – with disbelief, anger and a sense of urgency. It buoyed us all to know that, when given the opportunity, strangers very happily did the right thing … and quickly. He’s closer, she’s happier, and being able to help her blessed me. 🙂
5 ) And with that, I’m off on my next road trip – but – I’ve timed it so I can meet a friend for lunch on the way back into town today. Life’s rolling by too quickly and it’s time to carve out some friends time, too.
“Yes, you see, there’s no such thing as coincidence. There are no accidents in life. Everything that happens is the result of a calculated move that leads us to where we are.”
― J.M. Darhower, Sempre: Redemption
What’s random in your world these days? Met anyone interesting?
