Like the song says .."Sunshine came softly through my window today." There it was, peeping through my bedroom blinds, for the first time in days. Sunshine at last.
It made me feel happy.
It was cold out when I left my apartment, of course, and the wind made it feel colder, but that sunlight made up for any discomfort I was feeling. I only had one place to go today but I was gonna take my time getting there.
I stopped at the Dunkin' Donuts on St. George and ate my breakfast at a table by the junction of two windows. I could feel the warmth of the sun through them. I was happy eating there.
I drove up into Rahway and stopped at the library. Because of the snow piles, I parked closer to the back then I usually do so I went into that entrance. There was a woman just ahead of me.
We were too close to the door and I couldn't see if anyone was in the foyer. I followed her in. She took the elevator and I took the stairs. I didn't get anything.
On the way out, I passed this guy.
I looked around, then turned back towards him.
Point, press, Flash.
I got back in my car and headed towards Inman Avenue feeling happy.
I stopped at the Colonia Branch of the Woodbridge Library. I didn't find anything interesting. I got back on Inman and headed towards Edison. I took a left on Grove. Up ahead, I saw this woman.
When I got closer, I noticed that she was on the phone. I never bother people on their phones - it's one of the few rules I follow. I continued on Grove and stopped at the North Edison Library. I was happy to find a copy of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" for $.25.
I took Grove to Route 27 and stopped at the Metuchen Library. Again, nothing there caught my eye.
I headed up Main Street and made a left on Amboy. This took me from Metuchen into the Clara Barton section of Ford's. This is a quiet area full of tree-lined streets. I was coming to a stop at a street light when I saw this guy coming up on my driver's side.
As the light turned green .....
Point, press, Flash.
It happens that way, every now and then. I was happy with it.
I headed towards Walmart. That was the only place I needed to go today.( Now, I know that a lot of my friends and family refuse to shop there but that's where my pharmacy is. They've been extremely helpful with all of my prescriptions since the transplant 6 years ago and I like their automated system for renewals and notifications.)
I pulled into their lot and, again, had to deal with the huge mounds of snow there. I parked a little further away then I usually do. That's where I saw this guy getting into his car.
The sun was still shining brightly and the wind had died down. I went inside and chatted with the counter girl as she got my refill for me.
To get out of the lot, I had to drive around to the side of the building. That's where I saw this guy.
I had no idea why he was walking there. It was such a nice day out and yet there he was - all alone. He looked cold. Maybe he felt miserable.
Point, press, Flash.
Sometimes, I get a chance to help someone out.
It makes me happy.
