i had managed to steal a little time away from the family and went to the grocery. with ipod in hand and buds in ears, i went about my business shopping, at a meandering pace, just enjoying the break. how much more closed off to those around you can you get…right? when finished, i shut off the tunes and was loading the groceries from the car to the car. (no bags, so a bit tedious yet conscientious) i have to tell you it was one of those rare days in the midst of ohio winter where the sun comes out and it is spring-like warm. an older man, sort of dancing, walked up and began helping me unload my cart, planning to use it when finished. we discussed the weather,because it was unavoidable and not the least cliche given it was winter. we had the nicest conversation about the affect of sunlight on mood and then…when finished we wished each other well and he started singing “here comes the sun”, (beatles, of coarse) and i joined in. we both giggled a bit and went on our way. this 5 minute interaction made my day, and it is making it again just by writing about it!