tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18217342.post114662453555527390..comments2023-10-26T01:30:06.692-07:00Comments on Charm School: This Little Light of Mine...kissyfacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880453131963836140noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18217342.post-8202993940267844752008-03-13T23:51:00.000-07:002008-03-13T23:51:00.000-07:00Strangers routinely ask me "How are you today?"Sev...Strangers routinely ask me "How are you today?"<BR/><BR/>Several years ago, I began answering this non-question by answering in a confident, friendly voice, "TERRIFIC!" I immediately received eye contact, a hesitant smile, and a look of recognition that we are all in the same boat. All of us. <BR/><BR/>Now each questioner and I experience a small jolt of joy for the experience.<BR/><BR/>So...Amen. To shine whatever feeble light one has is better than to reflect in darkness, alone.<BR/><BR/>ex LA guy<BR/>3/13/08Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com