Snow seems to be
dominating the landscape. It is winter after all. Before the latest storm hit,
I went to the store to pick up some things. My leg was feeling better. (from a
ruptured Bakers Cyst) The sun was shining and I was happy to be venturing out.
But there are new rules in place. Been
told we should wear two masks and not
lollygag when going into places and such. So with that in mind... I dutifully
checked them off on my to do list and pressed onward. The store was crowded and
nobody seemed to be socially distancing, so I did what I could to avoid people.
I filled up my cart, checked out and then headed home. It’s a quick jaunt back
to the house. But since I have no working radio, I have to entertain
myself by singing instead. While I love
to do that, I can NOT carry a tune. My voice is not pleasant at all. So it’s
fortunate nobody else can hear me as I drive along belting out songs from my
youth. But it makes me smile, so that’s all that matters. Right? My mundane
life is clouded with health issues for both my hubby and I. There are few side
trips to anywhere, except doctors and the grocery store. So I do things to
create the best life I can under the
circumstances. On my black coat to jazz things up, I wear a 1940’s pink
snowflake pin with aurora borealis crystals. It gives my otherwise boring,
utilitarian coat a sense of style. On this particular day the sun was very
bright and as I drove along, something out of the ordinary happened. It
momentarily took my breath away and filled me with a sense of wonder. My van inside
was suddenly flooded with a kaleidoscope of colors. Tiny pinpoints of light in
pink, green, blue and yellow hues danced on my steering wheel, visor, ceiling, dashboard, door, and front seat. Everywhere was touched by this magical display. I was in
awe. It filled me with joy. It was a delightful respite from the mediocrity
that usually fills my days. And I was grateful to have this private moment of
glee, because of my vintage pin, glistening in the sunlight. So simple, but so powerful. Have
you ever been touched by something totally unexpected?
8 comments:
I love it when things like that happened. Nice you got a sunny day to be out in. That is something rate these days in my neighborhood. What a beautiful sight it must have been. Good for you dressing up your coat with such a delightful pin.
I think we are all tired of Covid and everything that entails. When the sun is shining, I feel better; when it's cloudy, I tend to be depressed.
That sounds like a beautiful, magical moment. The description took my breath away.
What a sweet entry. I can remember when I sang like Sinatra (NOT), but now I KNOW i cannot carry a tune. LOL. Yep I can relate to that. I can just see you driving the van when the sun hit just right! LOVE to description, I could about see it. What I remember comes from a Grand daughter many years ago when playing with her BIG cousins, "Me 'n Ben & Corey are having fun!" The older kids were so sweet to her and she thought she was as big as they were. There was that SPARKLE in her eyes............ Probably you had a sparkle in your eyes.
Love ya
Sherry and Jack No snow, but for us normally 'snowbirds', it is CCCCold. LOL
Off-hand I can't recall anything unexpected like that happening ... but your description made my heart smile. Yes, sing loudly -- and often! Let's make our own sunshine.
Your 1940's pink snowflake pin sounds like a cool piece of jewelry. What a surprise that must have been to see all those colors inside your van swirling around. And so glad it filled you with joy. Going to the store these days is an unsettling feeling, and I try to go early in the morning when no one is there yet. I'd love to see your vintage pin sometime. : )
I hope you have good February days, Taryterre.
~Sheri
I'm glad that you were able to get out and about before the latest storm hit. Unfortunately it's annoying to go shopping and it's a risky environment for picking up germs. I always make fun of pandemic masks, yet they should be worn in public places.
I sometimes like to sing when I'm alone - it's a beneficial emotional release. I can't recall experiencing any recent magical moments, but I always love how the sun shines in the windows in late afternoon - especially in winter. It is beautiful and often surrealistic. Take care...
The unexpected things are usually the best and that rainbow of colors would have brightened my day as well. Shopping is a necessary thing we do weekly, but we don't linger as we used to and always have a list so as not to forget anything, which we usually do anyway. I nearly always will sing in the car, most often when alone as my voice is also very off-key but as for you it cheers me up.
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