Cluttered…
My mind has lots to say today.. Too much to write, I should hold a press conference.
I saw some old friends from a band I worked with a few years back. They volunteered their services for a benefit that was thrown last night. On top of that, I found that one of the members who is from New Orleans, has gone back there to help with the cleanup efforts. When he isn't playing music, he cleans carpets and also is a water-damage expert. So he told me he's been down there working, he also told me about the amount of money there is to be made down there… Wide opened eyes I had when I heard that number and even wider when he said he's been doing some of his jobs for free because he knows a lot of the residents have lost so much, and spending thousands of dollars may not be in everybody's budget. Its very humbling to see somebody aware of the financial possibilities and not taking advantage of an uncontrollable disaster…
Been thinking about a guy I ran into last night.. The bathroom attendant at the place where the benefit was. I can't confirm this, but have a pretty good suspicion that not many people give him the time of day. I'd imagine they think "oh man, I have to tip this guy?" when they walk in.. I did. But as I was taking care of my business before interacting with him I thought,"He is providing a service, just as I do at my job, just as the CEO of a major company does, just as a movie star does, and as their hair & makeup artists do. Why is there a negative thought in my head when I walked in?" I am glad I had the extra time to think about it before I interacted with him. He was a very nice man, really enjoyed where he was. I am wrestling with why i thought what I thought in the first place.
Another guy in my heart is a neighborhood dad. Sometimes I like running a little late, cause that is when I see him. I have never met him. I have a vague idea of which house is his. But during the school year. 8:00 AM he is on the corner of the street with his kids waiting for the school bus. Everyday! No matter the temperature, if his kids are there, so is he. Well for the past few years, every day I drive by, he goes out of his way to wave at me. I see other cars go by with no wave. But my car, never a miss… Cant think of a better way to start each day. It puts a smile on may face long enough to last a few missed lights on Excelsior Blvd… One of these days I will stop and say "hi" versus waving. Take it to the next step…
There's a ton more on my mind… These are the highlights, the ones that lighten my day.. The ones I want to focus on…
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