Winter weary. Winter warmth.

I am winter weary. This morning I wanted to just have a day where I couldn't see any snow. I guess that means I wanted to stay in bed. Not to sleep but to stay warm and cozy.
And now as I am back in bed this evening, all warm and toasty, the toastiness is from the people I have met up with today.

I had two separate people tell me about how I was a catalyst for change in their lives. Years ago. I was surprised when they shared with me. I had no idea. We can never know what impact we have on anyone. We do what we do and then surrender the outcome. And if you ever hear about it later it is all the sweeter.

I was in Scribbles today. It's a little coffee shop and lunch counter inside the new Lowery's, a local business supply, electronic, and copy store. It is lovely in the new store! I chatted with the girl who served me in the store and in the coffee shop and they turned out to be amazing conversations. Strangers sharing a story about their lives. I notice that as I say something new and fresh that people respond with genuine warmth and are happy to chat. Sometimes you can tell a stranger things you don't wish to share with family or friends. I think it's because you sense that the stranger can see you new and in the moment. There is no past with them.

I bought a pair of shoes today. Nike Free. They make my feet feel free. The clerk was a young man who shared a few stories of his brother buying shoes and also how long it takes for women to buy shoes. I think he felt compelled to make me feel good because Don was telling him that if he was rich he would give him, that is, the clerk, $50 if he could sell me a pair of shoes in 15 minutes.

With winter warmth there is no more winter weary.