Yesterday, I realized it would be a good idea for me to drive my daughter to her first job interview. The interviews (not the job itself) took place in an area that’s seen its share of crime lately, and we weren’t sure about the parking situation.
I struck up a conversation with a guy whose wife was also in the group being interviewed. He is holding down three part-time jobs, so he gets to work overtime without time-and-a half or health benefits. I’m looking for anything while I bleed my savings to COBRA. We discussed some of our other challenges, the conversation always laced with humor and optimism. Finally, he looked at me and said:
Life really got strange, didn’t it?
I don’t know his last name, but I’d like to attribute this right-on quote to Reggie.
Our lives, and Life, evolve, and a lot of the old rules stop applying.
In describing our individual lives and our collective experience, I think Reggie nailed it.
October 27, 2012 at 10:44 am
Reggie’s words remind me of the Grateful Dead, of course. What a long, strange trip it’s been….
What’s really strange is finally coming to consciousness in Kansas City (at my aunt’s, 29 degrees, leaves falling like crazy) and discovering that a hurricane (or whatever it turns out being) has you in its sights. Good grief. I have a feeling my weekend is going to be more placid than yours. I surely do hope you keep power.
I’m still not quite sure what’s up with it. I just logged on, saw “storm heading for NJ” and came over to see if you had posted about it.
October 28, 2012 at 8:28 am
I hadn’t thought of the similarity between what Reggie said and the Dead song…I guess we are all living strange lives, which sure beats boring ones!
Thanks for thinking of me re the weather and I hope you’re having fun in KC. More in next reply…
October 27, 2012 at 11:09 pm
It’s not looking good. I am now officially worried on your behalf and will be waiting to see what happens. And here I thought I was going to get through this season without worrying about a storm.
October 28, 2012 at 8:23 am
I’m far inland so I’m being careful but not worried. You are so sweet to be concerned!
The only weird thing will be if we lose power I’ll have to shovel water away from the furnace since the sump pump won’t work. We used to have to do that as kids if it rained a lot (we didn’t have a sump pump) and bring the buckets of water upstairs. I will be careful and pace myself since I’m 45 years older.
Enjoy your trip and I will post if I have power.