I finally have gotten to a place in the rewrite of the rewrite of DANGER LOOMS where it is just fixing things up a little, rather than having to redo big hunks of copy.
I needed a day to clear my head and went to Disneyland yesterday with my son and Jakey. I am way past caring about the rides and its all about getting exercise and racking up steps. There's people watching too and I check out graphic T-shirts for messages from the universe. There were a few about being relaxed, but most had something to do with something Disney.
I like to think something I wear might offer a message from the universe to whoever notices. It could be a laugh as in the shirt with The Scream featuring Charley Brown or something reassuring like the shirt I got recently that says You are Enough on the front.
I imagine someone having a bad day and feeling less than who sees that shirt and it gives them a lift.
The Trader Joe's cashiers almost always ask how my day is going and it's not just idle chit chat. I have heard stories that when someone admits to having a bad day or is even in tears, the cashiers present them with flowers to cheer them up.
It's such a nice thought that we can make someone's day brighter. Though I have to admit it doesn't always work. There is a surly clerk at Costco and I have always tried to be extra friendly when I go through his line, but he never loses the chip on his shoulder attitude. What's even more ridiculous is that they often put him in the self checkout area where his whole job is helping people get to an available spot and then helping them if they have trouble. In other words, customer service. He definitely doesn't do it with a smile.
Despite my failure with him, I still will keep trying to cheer someone up who appears down. It seems like the least we can do for each other.
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Good morning from sunny Arizona -- it's a beautiful day here. I spent a big chunk of time yesterday on the patio, rearranging potted plants, only to decide I liked the original arrangement and moved them all back to where they had been.
While you were visiting me, I wish I'd thought to give you a hook and some yarn and we could have crocheted granny squares while we talked. Oh well, maybe there will be a next time.
A day in Disneyland must be so much fun. Last time I was there was to celebrate my granddaughter's 8th birthday, and she's almost 27 now!! I'd still like to go on the rides -- It's a Small World, the Jungle River Boat, the Matterhorn. And singing along with the birds in the Enchanted Tiki Room -- let's all sing like the birdies sing!! And going to California Adventure -- the ride where you sit on a swing and swoop over the landscape -- great fun.
You mentioned thinking about ideas for a new adventure for Molly and the Hookers. What about having Molly and Mason working on a case that takes them to Chicago and they meet up with Veronica and John -- then they all get together again in Tarzana. Veronica joins the Hookers group, John works with Mason. You figure out what they'll do!!
I just got the sweetest phone call -- my daughter had her 4th grade class sing Happy Birthday to me -- today is my 89th birthday. My son and I are going out to lunch, then we'll have a family gathering at his house on Sunday.
Glad your book editing is done -- that must feel good to you, too. Have a good day and a good weekend.
Patty, Happy Birthday! Then you are a fellow Aries. How nice that you are having lunch with your son today and a party on Sunday.
I like to find a reason to celebrate every day even if it's just taking a cup of coffee into the yard and thinking how it is like my own personal park.
I still have pages to go through in DANGER LOOMS and will definitely do something to celebrate when I finish the whole thing.
Enjoy every minute of your special day!
I've been dealing with some health issues so I've been home a lot lately. Despite being home, I try each day to do a kindness for someone. Maybe it's my husband or family member but someone. A text or a phone call can go a long way to cheer someone. We can all do something. Happy weekend!
Sally, I'm sorry about your health issues. I am sure your gestures are appreciated. I agree that we can all do something. It gives me joy if I can do something to make someone feel noticed or appreciated. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
I just got a "You Are Enough" tee shirt too. I just got home from the Los Angeles Times Book Festival. It was a huge success.
Miriam, I love the message on the shirt. I am glad the Festival was a huge success and that you enjoyed it.
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