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Storytime Tapestry Newsletter The newsletter devoted to spreading love and cultural
awareness throughout the world. Hearts and Humor – A Michael Smith Column Hi, Gang!! Yesterday I gave you an old story. Today I have a new one for you. It's a bit different than what you'd expect from me. Let's just say I'm trying out my new wings. I'd love feedback on this one. How many of you men are comfortable enough to do this for the love in your life. Ladies, how many of you have a man who'll do this for you? I hope all of you do. If you enjoy a story, feel free to pass it on to your friends. I only ask that you leave the link at the bottom for them to join us. NOTE: IF YOU WISH TO STOP RECEIVING MY STORIES, PLEASE USE THE UNSUBSCRIBE LINK BELOW. PLEASE DO NOT MARK ME AS SPAM. MY STORIES ARE ONLY SENT TO THOSE WHO SUBSCRIBE TO MY EZINE. I Love your comments. Send them to: msmith4@nj.rr.com If anyone is interested in greeting cards or crafts, Ginny belongs to a group of artists. They've teamed together to market their products. Check them out at: http://www.etsygreetings.blogspot.com Ginny's cards and other crafts are at: http://www.ginginsgoodies.etsy.com Be sure to check out my collection of inspirational sites at the end. There's something for everyone. Now for today's story. I Stood in Line With Wings I'd called Ginny before I left work. It was late - almost 7 PM. "Hi, Baby! I'm on my way! See you soon!" "Michael, I hate to do this to you, but could you stop by the store on the way home?" "Sure! No problem." I said. "I know you had a long day, but I really need you to go to the store." I used our only car to commute to work. "Hun, it's OK. What do you need?" *********************** The shelf at the grocery store was filled with various brands of the item I searched for. Ginny said it had a picture of a red flower on it. I saw several with red flowers. A lady walked up, selected what she wanted and moved on. I continued to search. I finally gave up and called Ginny, "Hun, what brand did you say it was?" "It's the brand with a red flower on it." "Maxi with wings?" "Yes." "Hang on." I replied and searched the shelf. "Hun, I see one with a red flower, but it's not maxi and it doesn't have wings." A woman standing nearby smiled and pretended not to hear my conversation. "Gin, here's one with wings. It's not maxi though? Is that OK?" "No! Keep looking please. It has a red flower on the label. The one I want is 'maxi, long and has wings.'" I sighed. "Hun, I'm trying." I lowered my voice. A man stopped to get toothpaste from a shelf behind me. "Hun, I think I found them. Long, maxi, and with wings - right?" "That's them!" Ginny replied. "Thanks, Darlin'!" I closed my phone, slipped it into my pocket and walked to the self-checkout. Three people were ahead of me, waiting for their turn at one of the four machines. I held my only purchase in my hand. The gentleman ahead of me turned and said, "Hi! Hot day, isn't it?" He saw what I carried and turned away. Men don't want to know. I just wanted to get out of there. A lady, two young children in tow, stepped up behind me and asked, "Is this the line for all the machines, or is there a line for each self-checkout?" I turned to face her, my only item in my hand. "This is the only line." She smiled. "Thank you." she replied and turned to her children. "Jason! Jason, don't hit your brother!" She turned back to me and smiled. "Kids!" "I know." I replied. "I know what it's like." "They can be a pain." She saw what I carried and turned away. "Jason! What did I tell you?" Everyone knew why I was there. My wife had no privacy. I tucked my article under my arm. The man ahead of me stepped to a machine. A woman at the machine next to him swiped her bank card, punched in her password and made her purchase. It was finally my turn. I pushed the button on the screen, waited until the inhuman voice said, "Please scan your first item." I waved the barcode at the scanner. Nothing happened. I tried again. The scanner failed to pick up the code. Behind me, the lady with the two kids said, "Jason, get your finger out of your nose!" She looked at me. I knew the look. She wanted to scream at me. "Will you please finish! I need to get these kids home!" The barcode didn't work. The machine couldn't read the code, probably because the plastic distorted the reading. "Can I help you?" The young lady working the self-serve section asked. "The machine won't read the code." I complained. "Let me see it!" she said and took the things with wings from my hand and forced the barcode against the glass screen. "Beep! Please place your purchase in the bag." the robot voice said. She did and returned to her station. "Thank you." I said. My face turned a light shade of red. "You're welcome." "Jason! How many times do I have to tell you? Get your finger out of your nose! And stop hitting your brother!" I heard as I grabbed my purchase, now hidden inside a bag. ************************ "Thank you, Baby." Ginny said to me, when I handed her the package. She gave me a hug. "No problem, Hun!" I hugged her back. "I don't mind at all. You know I'd do anything for you. I love my girl." Michael T. Smith If you enjoy a story, feel free to pass it on to your friends. My only request is that you include the link for your friends to join our family. To join our family, go to: http://subs.zinester.com/86758/ As promised, here is a list of great inspirational sites. I subscribe to all of them. You will love these sites. A good friend of mine has a new book out. You should check this out. Carol's been through rough times. She tells it all in her latest book. Carol Roach M.Ed, B.A. Publisher: Storytime Tapestry Author: Angels Watching Over Me:http://www.lulu.com/content/644485 Picking up the Pieces: A Woman's Journey: www.publishamerica.com To join Carol's story site, go to Storytime Tapestry at: http://archives.zinester.com/98907/ From my wonderful writing friend, Jan. She writes wonderful stories about her life and losing her sight. Janet Perez Eckles Faith and Love with a Latin Flair www.janetperezeckles.com Here's a good one by Linda Della Donna Freelance Writer www.littleredmailbox.com www.griefcase.blogspot.com www.storybone.blogspot.com "...and sometime when I wasn't looking, I got a new life." By my good friend Keith in Australia: http://www.agiftofinspiration.com.au/ My friend Phil runs http://www.peoplestuff.com.au/ Phil's awesome and brutally honest Zev, yes another friend, runs http://empoweringmessages.com/stories/ Heart Catchers is a wonderful site. www.DianeDeanWhite.com www.Heartwarmers.com and www.petwarmers.com are two wonderful story sites. http://hodu.com/ http://www.mydailyinsights.com/ www.ripplemaker.com http://www.sermonillustrator.org http://www.SkyWriting.Net Here's a newly discovered one I like: http://www.archive.zinester.com/9516 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WarmFuzzyStories/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WithInSight/ If you, or anyone you know needs prayers for health concerns, struggles,etc visit www.janetperezeckles.com Janet's prayer group will respond. That's all I can think of right now. If I come up with more, I'll add them. Enjoy!!! I love your comments, Send them to msmith4@nj.rr.com. I'll include some in every post. Now for a few comments on my last story: Yes, I've already received some great comments on yesterday's story. Hey, Michael! What a beautiful, encouraging story! It is the truth, we take life for granted, and when we have some kilometers behind us, we start worrying, but even then we don't live our lives to the fullest. Thank you for reminding me that time on Earth is not eternal, and that I should start doing the things I enjoy, without dreading the end, which is going to come either I want it or not. It's not about dying young or old, it's about doing something meaningful with the time you have been given. Jessica. ***************** I love this comment. I do try to write as if I am speaking to each of you. Thank you, Pat. Mike: Reading your messages, I am often reminded of a saying that goes "when the student is ready, the teacher will come..." Thank you for being a teacher that keeps on coming, many times unexpectedly , with messages that I am sure were written JUST FOR ME. God bless you in your ministry, your efforts, your work and your life! pat in DC |
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