On a recent weekend foray out
of my Muskoka area, I was looking forward to seeing a close girlfriend at a
family rendezvous. It had been awhile and one of the greatest pleasures is to
have a stroll, a “girl-talk” and generally vent our frustrations into the air.
Both of us know better than
most that each other is each carrying a heavier-than-usual weight of concerns
on our back; but realizing that
complaining accomplishes naught, we’ve soldiered on with the best of
intentions.
This particular friend I hold
near and dear to my heart – she’s a proven thoroughbred in her chosen
profession and races with heart and determination. Always dressed to the nines
and truly chic…she is a real head-turner for admiring women and salivating men!
Not brash, not flashy – just radiating confidence!
A sense of anticipation
flickered as the roads melted by; rather
than resignation that has felt too prevalent lately. Feeling a trifle worn with
concerns, I knew that as soon as we laid eyes on each other it would all feel
brighter and a few laughs would be such fun!
Over the years I have
acquired a certain sense of tact – and generally avoid foot in mouth occasions
– so imagine my horror when, at first glimpse of my friend – I reacted badly -
exclaiming “Oh my goodness, you look like I feel!”…
A long hug, teary eyes and crooked grins could
not dispel the bald truth, when we feel overburdened and unable to transfer our
load of trouble for even a short time, the effects are guaranteed to render
anyone not looking brash and flashy!
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