by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 27, 2020 | Serendipity
What happens then? It’s just a sandwich. Except that, we only eat this sandwich once a year. Leftover turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce in between two slices of white bread…the kind that sticks to the roof of your mouth. Sometimes, a dab of mayonnaise piques the...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 18, 2020 | Serendipity
People You Notice #3 Sitting in the waiting area, I settled in to an uncomfortable session of pre-appointment fidgeting and boredom. Waiting rooms are kind of like airplane flights. No one really enjoys it. You just want to get to your destination as quickly and...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 18, 2020 | Serendipity
People You Notice #2 Unseasonably warm, my wife and I slipped over to a new restaurant to sit on the patio during Covid season for an early Friday night date. Situated by the water with the sun directly in my face, I wore my aviators as we dined on calamari and pizza....
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 18, 2020 | Serendipity
People You Notice #1 She has a quiet demeanor,Observant, peaceful, and curious,Allowing the conversation of others to dominate.But when she does get a word in,It is profound. She cares for her husband well,Through many years of Parkinson’s,On a slow, downward...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 2, 2020 | Serendipity
nstigators of Good #5 One of the worst casualties of COVID-19 has been the disappearance of socially appropriate physical touch. Hugs, handshakes, closeness. Sure, you’ve had some reluctant, daring hugs along the way, or you may have been the object of someone...
by Bruce McIntyre | Sep 26, 2020 | Serendipity
Instigators of Good #4 When is the last time you said something that elicited the response, “That’s nice to hear. Thank you.” What happens when you say these types of things to people and really mean it? I love you.You were right.I believe in you.You...
