Home alone?!? I guess not!
After a lovely family gathering last night, I fully expected to be alone today, getting some dusting done, leftover turkey and trimmings for my dinner.
Wrong? I almost didn't "put my face on" as I expected no one to knock at my door, and thank goodness I did!
I was taking down a giant lighted cardinal I had hanging in window, when a knock came. I answered, and it was the man who lives above me. (I've only been here 3 months)He asked me where I got the decoration. I told him it was a gift a couple of years ago from a friend. He then told me he'd like to buy one as his mom loved cardinals (she's passed on) so he'd like one as a reminder of her. I did remember his mom, she was a very nice lady.
I immediately went and got it, all packed away in its box, and handed it to him. I enjoyed it, but not a favorite of mine.
His face softened, and he said thanks. Then, he stood in the hallway visiting with me for another half an hour. We reminisced about the folks in our small community, where we worked, who we knew, who cleaned snow off our cars, etc.
His wife is in NYC visiting her children, but this man has clients he snow plows for, so he needed to stay here.
Then.....the lady across the hall moved in 2 months ago. I've only spoken to her once. Out came her guests leaving, and a woman I bowled with 35 years ago, recognized me and said it was her daughter who lived there! So we chatted a few minutes, and now I know my neighbor much better!
Small world when we take the time out of our busy lives to chat a bit and slow down.
It's turned out to be a very cheery Christmas Day after all!
