Strangers and Other Frienships

Saturday: Strangers and Other Friendships

30JUN

Stranger, if you passing meet me and desire to speak to me, why should you not speak to me? And why should I not speak to you?
Walt Whitman

Wow! I love that quote. That totally describes my philosophy. Thanks Mr. Whitman, well said. The majority of my friendships have been made in just that manner. I talk to strangers.

After Zumba class on Thursday morning, my friend Karen and I stopped at McDonald’s for a cold drink. We met over a year ago, hiding in the same back corner at the YMCA, commiserating, mumbling, and laughing at our attempts to zig when we should have zagged. (Strangers now friends.) As we stood by the iced tea dispenser, we noticed a couple of ladies chatting and showing off an embellished Fourth of July T-shirt. We admired the home-made shirt, commented and proceeded to our table.

Karen and I spent over an hour visiting, talking about friends and family, joking to the point of tears. We walked out to our cars, but then, I felt compelled to turn around and talk to the two friends with the T-shirt. I plopped my iced tea at their table and said, “Would you ladies mind if I join you for a few minutes?” They were most cordial, and after brief introductions, we were talking like old friends.

Brenda and Debbie explained how they met at church less than a year ago. They agreed that sometimes just extending a kind word or talking to a stranger could result in a special friendship. That’s how they met. We exchanged names and Facebook info and promised to keep in touch. It’s funny! I told them that people give off a distinct electrical energy, and I knew when I first glanced over and saw them laughing, that I knew they were fun, welcoming friends.

Brenda and Debbie (My new friends) Walt Whitman knew what he was talking about.

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Taco Tuesday

There are two words that can bring delight to my heart, and they are...Taco Tuesday! I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to texting, but when I hear that little "ping" and my friend, Karen, sends a text that only reads...Taco Tuesday, with a question mark, I'm quick on the draw with a two letter reply..O and K.

The food at Rosa's Cafe in McKinney isn't out of this world fantastic, but it is pretty good, and the three taco platter is so darn cheap, I couldn't make it at home for the price.(Under $4 on Tuesday) Believe me, I should know. I've been making delicious homemade tacos since I was a little señorita.

But, it isn't just the food, colorful decor, and authentic ambiance that entices me. I thoroughly enjoy an impromptu lunch invitation from a friend. It means we get to sit for a couple hours jabbering about our week, complaining about our husbands, and extolling the praises of our now grown children. Funny how, as the children get older and move out of the house, they tend to become so wonderful and accomplished, and when the husbands are around all the time, they tend to lose their glowing status and credibility. I guess we just need something to complain about.

The point I'm trying to make is, friendships are special, and Girlfriends are extra special. So if you have the opportunity to make someone's day with a note, a call, or an impromptu lunch, JUST DO IT! And to quote Carly Rae Jepsen..."Here's my number. Call me maybe."