Sometimes the Ups – outweigh the Downs…
This week has been a bit tumultuous. In order to take the good with the bad, I decided to count my blessings and take a little inventory.
UPS
Marginally avoided stepping in sidewalk vomit, pee, and poop in high heels!
DOWNS
Living in a city where sidewalk poop, pee, and vomit are a regular obstacle
UPS
A friend gets an interview
DOWNS
A friend wants to quit
UPS
Infusing buttermilk with lavender for a cake
DOWNS
Preferred outfit did not arrive on time for the Lincoln center show
UPS
Received a genuine hug from a non-frightening street performer – followed by a “chin up” nod-and-smile combo.
DOWNS
Had a tear-full conversation with a friend in a bar
UPS
Had an insightful conversation with strangers at the bar. One man observed:
The older I get – the less I know.
…But I do know that Women are superior to men.
They are more capable than men,
and they suffer more.
…But I do know that Women are superior to men.
They are more capable than men,
and they suffer more.
….
“Lord grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
– Saint Francis of Assisi
– Saint Francis of Assisi