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?
