Hope and Quesadillas

Kinda random. Very cool.

It was a busy night at work and the beginning of it brought a kind visitor. Robin Roberts of Good Morning America. 

If you know anything about her, she has battled breast cancer and has been through another round of  treatment recently.

I wasn't aware of who she was in the beginning. Just thought she was a familiar face I had seen once before. I even mentioned that I recognized her but probably not in the way she thought. 

Later on I knew who she was but left it at that because I just wanted her to enjoy her dinner. 

Apparently all the other diners around her did too cause they asked me excitedly if that was her when she left. 

My mom starts chemo on the 13th and to see someone who has survived and fought cancer including its other fallouts is an inspiration. 

I wanted to say something to you but couldn't. 

I wish you well. I wish you knew how much it meant to see a survivor and also a sign that things will be ok. It means probably more than you'll ever know.

Speed Reading

Certain things can serve you well later down the road that at the present time really never had a clear purpose. That is the thought of the day.

For example, in the third grade I was put in a speed reading class.

It was a strange side class with no real purpose. The memory of it has been bouncing around my head the last few days and I had no idea why.

The nuns made me sit in a dark room with a projector on high speed as words flew across the wall. Afterwards, a few questions were asked to see if I retained the important facts on the story that wizzed by. I never thought much of it except that it was strange, but a lot of fun. Plus it was a good excuse to get out of religion class and Jesus central.

It appears I have a talent for it. A few people have come to me recently requesting a little speed reading. I love filtering words, info and mining me some gold. Getting to the nitty gritty so to speak and delivering the goods.

So I'd like to take time out and thank you speed reading class as you continue to serve me well. Who knew? Cheers to random talents!

Now I've also been thinking of roller skates and Xanadu a lot lately. I wonder what's that's about.