Bummer -

Taking a bite out of an apple, then discovering as you are set to take your next bite that only half a worm remains in the apple.

I awoke to a gray, cool day this morning.

The type that gives you the urge to simply lie around the house and do nothing.

But

I went for a walk instead.

I showered and shaved.

I had a cup of coffee and read part of a book.

I talked to a neighbor.

When the sun finally was ready to show itself,

I had put my funk behind me and was ready to shine.

Sometimes a dull old routine will bring out the better part of you -

you just have to allow it to happen.

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There's no sense in crying over spilt milk,

but it's okay to scream bloody murder when you spill hot coffee in your lap.

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If you dream that your toilet is overflowing, with crap going everywhere

AND

you have no way to stop it,

is that a bad omen?

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I believe I heard a sigh of relief from all directions that I didn't win the Lottery drawing Saturday night.

The Revolution will have to wait until it can be properly funded.

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It's starting to cool off here in the morning.

I had to put on a tank top and shorts to take out the trash and check the mail today.

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Cashier: Would you like your milk in a bag?

Me: No, just leave it the container.

Cashier: Did you find everything alright?

Me: Why? What are you hiding?

I have been watching reruns of the old Rowan & Martin's Laugh In t.v. show.

I can remember my parents and all of their friends from church thought the show was immoral, so their kids couldn't watch it.

But kids (like me) found a way. lol

The jokes were corny, but everyone dressed in the hip style of the late 1960s.

For a teenager, it was hot to watch a VERY young Goldie Hawn dancing in a bikini.

A lot of big stars did one liners on the show, including the Duke -

John Wayne.

Even Richard Nixon was on the show.

And the biggest religious name of that time was on there, too...

Dr. Billy Graham.

It's a treat for me to go back in time once more.

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I stopped in to Walmart Monday on my way home to pick up a couple of things I had forgotten to buy Saturday.

When I got to the checkout, there was only one person in front of me -

a small frail-looking senior lady.

She was in a panic because her small order had been rung up and she couldn't find her money.

After her third attempt of going through all of her pockets and little billfold,

I quietly told the cashier I would pay for her groceries.

It came to about $20.00

When the woman had realized I had paid for her, she gave me a hug and began to cry.

I comforted her and told her it was alright.

As I paid for both bills, I smiled.

It felt good to help a total stranger.

I felt good about myself.

I was happy to help -

and it only cost me $20.00.

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