despite my rollie-pollie laziness and unfounded disdain for going into work, two nice things have occurred this morning. i hope they are harbingers of a good day to come.

1) on a quiet street, i was going and a youngish lad on a bike was coming. as he neared and slowed we started to stare at each other and eventually recognized each other as “distant” co-workers. we both flashed smiles of familiarity and while on his bike he even did the whole taking-his-hat-off-and-slightly-lowering-his-head greeting. i don’t know why but i was totally taken by this. when was the last time anyone ever tipped his hat to you? though i was feeling surly and tired, this simple gesture made me feel warm and fuzzy.

2) one of our volunteers — a feisty and lovable older asian american lady whom i get a kick out of — brought in two tea eggs for me. apparently her husband had made them. i LOVE tea eggs and thought this was such a darling (and practical!) small thoughtful gift. i immediately opened up that ziplock bag and took a huge whiff of the intoxicating aroma. tea eggs make great nutritious, portable snacks. thank you doris!

so, even the most insignificant but nonetheless touching things can happen to even the most undeserving grumps! here’s hoping everyone has a sweet day…

ADDENDUM** – said volunteer just left. before she did she came over and gave me a hug and said, “i really have had fun working here.” be still my heart…

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