The halls are decked and the bells are jingling and I am doing OK.
Retirement gives you lots of free time, but when it comes to “have to do’s, I am a procrastinator. There are still some things to be attended to before the holidays, like wrapping, cooking, cleaning, etc, etc., etc. and my California family will arrive on Friday. I am now in full-speed-ahead mode, so I was up and out of the house early to deliver some gifts and then off to Costco to buy some items that come in large sizes and amounts. I was in a great mood and taste tested all the foods that the lovely, white netted hair ladies were offering. The best part of that store is grazing. I tasted some Bruschetta that was yummy, and went over to the display to buy a jar. It was down on a lower shelf so it took some maneuvering, especially since I was in a tight space and had the giant cart. As I got myself up, I saw someone behind me so I moved my cart in order for him to get by. He rushed past me and I heard him say, “ Now she moves” in a very sarcastic manner. First, I felt bad that I was holding him up, and then became angry and thought of some remarks I should have said to him. My mood changed. I checked out and then went straight to the cafeteria to get myself some frozen yogurt to cool down (a good excuse to eat a sweet). The sugar worked and I forgave that grumpy old man and walked out of the store in the same good spirit that I had when I entered. As I approached my car I saw something hanging in my door handle. My gloves, my favorite gloves, were tucked in tight. They must have dropped when I got out of the car and a passing stranger found them and secured them to the handle so they would not blow away. It was an act of kindness that I truly appreciated. Yes, there are a few Scrooge’s out there who will only care about themselves, but there are many, many more thoughtful people who go out of their way to make life better for others.
So from my home to yours, May your holidays be filled with kindness and joy and may that spread to those you love and those that pass your way. Even in difficult times, we should appreciate all the blessings that surround us, big and small.
Retirement gives you lots of free time, but when it comes to “have to do’s, I am a procrastinator. There are still some things to be attended to before the holidays, like wrapping, cooking, cleaning, etc, etc., etc. and my California family will arrive on Friday. I am now in full-speed-ahead mode, so I was up and out of the house early to deliver some gifts and then off to Costco to buy some items that come in large sizes and amounts. I was in a great mood and taste tested all the foods that the lovely, white netted hair ladies were offering. The best part of that store is grazing. I tasted some Bruschetta that was yummy, and went over to the display to buy a jar. It was down on a lower shelf so it took some maneuvering, especially since I was in a tight space and had the giant cart. As I got myself up, I saw someone behind me so I moved my cart in order for him to get by. He rushed past me and I heard him say, “ Now she moves” in a very sarcastic manner. First, I felt bad that I was holding him up, and then became angry and thought of some remarks I should have said to him. My mood changed. I checked out and then went straight to the cafeteria to get myself some frozen yogurt to cool down (a good excuse to eat a sweet). The sugar worked and I forgave that grumpy old man and walked out of the store in the same good spirit that I had when I entered. As I approached my car I saw something hanging in my door handle. My gloves, my favorite gloves, were tucked in tight. They must have dropped when I got out of the car and a passing stranger found them and secured them to the handle so they would not blow away. It was an act of kindness that I truly appreciated. Yes, there are a few Scrooge’s out there who will only care about themselves, but there are many, many more thoughtful people who go out of their way to make life better for others.
So from my home to yours, May your holidays be filled with kindness and joy and may that spread to those you love and those that pass your way. Even in difficult times, we should appreciate all the blessings that surround us, big and small.
