got a call from ‘h’ daughter number three
suddenly looking for solar eclipse glasses
we both called all of our possible sources
everyone was sold out
until
my last call
to the 7-11 store
right downtown
in the heart of the student area
the woman on the phone whispered
“the truck just came in with a shipment”
felt like i was in a mob movie
this was magic to my ears
the boys jumped barefoot into my car
we zoomed a few blocks to downtown
quickly pulled into an expired parking space
somewhat close to the store
(disclaimer: all of this was done safely, mom and dad,
so i’m not banned from future care taking)
just as i got out of my car
i spied a meter maid 3 cars ahead
intense and on a mission
the boys would try to talk her out of it
if she wanted to ticket us
just then
the police arrived to have a discussion
with a group of people and their dogs
who had gathered across the street
enough to distract and delay the meter maid hopefully
ran to the store
and straight into a dead stop
right at the back of a giant line
of students ordering up grilled food
paying with change
moving slowly
apparently not needing to be anywhere
found a friendly worker
asked her if they still had the glasses
she was reluctant and nervous at first
looked around
over her shoulder
said she could only sell me one
when i asked her
to please sell me a few more
the godfather/district manager
who happened to be in the store
overheard and stepped in
giving her the nod/authorizing her
to sell me what i needed
she moved me up to her register
rang me up
she was giggling and happy and smiling with the glasses in hand
my unsung hero
who worked small miracles on this day
i knew i had to sprint back to the car
but while i was in there
negotiating my deal
cement workers had arrived
and closed off the sidewalk
took a detour
made it to the car in time
with all the glasses i needed
no harm no foul
the stars had aligned
happy to have pulled off this caper
boys having learned some real life skills
no ticket
so glad to have met a person
who went the extra mile to help
that i gave her a tip
and wrote her a haiku in gratitude.
—
hero haiku
here’s to you hero
big gulp lotto chips seller
you make people smile
—
“for a true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength,
but by the strength of his heart.”
(or her)
-zeus (from hercules)
Ha! Awesome… pretty darn cool!
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it all went well, against tough odds…)
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What a spectacle!
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i see what you are doing )
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love it!!!
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❤
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What an adventure! Glad you found a “dealer” 😀
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hahahahaha – yes )
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Hysterical, accurate, and wise. May the moon hit your eyes like a big pizza pie…. 🙂
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thank you, and the entire family thanks you )
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❤
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Love this, Beth! Hope you have a wonderful time sun-gazing on Monday!
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thank you )
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Hot dog! She and you both came through for the grands when the chips were down, Peaches!
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so good, mark –
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She’s my favorite today!!!! What a great hero and a fun one!
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yes, to both )
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Lol. I heard the Mission: Impossible Theme reading this
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this tape will destroy itself in minutes –
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You and the brandies are going to remember this eclipse for more than just the eclipse! Well done!!
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yes, and nothing wrong with brandies, either )
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Oops. I meant GRANDIES!
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LOL. Undercover agent in training:)
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one of many hats )
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Woohoo! I was extremely lucky I was working the night we put our display out. it turned out to be my only chance to snag a pair…
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It’s all in the timing…
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How wonderful.
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Cool!
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thanks, dk –
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When you need it most, and expect it least…magic happens. A perfect post to end my night with. Thank you, Beth 🙂
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so very true, and goodnight to you on the other side of the world, ryan –
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Hurray! And you tell the story so well.
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It was a caper waiting to be written)
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🙂
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