This time of year is absolutely beautiful. I'm in a new part of the state, so I don’t have much to compare it to, but this fall-to-winter bridge season is just epic. The trees still hold a few leaves, while most have already drifted to the ground. Now is the time you get to see your neighbors' homes and discover hidden streets you didn’t know existed. It’s just gorgeous.
Even though the weather was a bit chilly, I made my way to the beach at Sayville. It was nice, one of those moments that feels refreshing in its simplicity. I met a lady there, also out enjoying the beauty of the day. She was on the phone, so we didn’t get to chat, but she gave me a warm hello. Around here, that’s big; a friendly smile and greeting go a long way.
I hope wherever you are, the weather is just as pleasant as it was here today.
I also had the chance to reconnect with an old friend, George. George and I went to college together, and he has been down in Tennessee for a while now. He loves it there so much that I doubt he will be moving back to the East Coast anytime soon, though his family is still in New York. He mentioned he is currently on vacation in the Dominican Republic and has recently picked up a new hobby: biking! I had no idea he had taken it up, but he sounded happy, and I’m sure he’d look happy if I could see his face beyond the helmet.
Georgie is the Middle Biker Below.
As I was headed home, I decided to grab a cup of coffee because I hadn’t had one in two days. I stopped by Brownstone Coffee in Sayville. It was very nice, and I ended up with a cup of coffee and three poached eggs. The young lady who waited on me was very pretty, and I later learned that she's interested in becoming a radiology technician and is currently in school for it. As you all know by now, healthcare is my ally and I always have a thing or two to talk about almost anything in the field. Her name by the way is Lexi. I asked her permission to mention her in this piece, and she said sure. She was very pleasant and polite. I hope she maintains that. I asked how long she has been working there, and she said about four years in total with the company.
By the time I got back to my car, it was almost 3 p.m., and I saw a Catholic Church from across the coffee house called St. Lawrence the Martyr. I decided to stop in for the Divine Mercy hour.
It was great and I remembered you all in my prayers.
Below is an inside view of St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Sayville, NY. It is very nice and unique structure as you can see. I have never seen any church like that.
Interestingly enough, when I headed out to go home, I ran into the young woman, Lexi in the parking lot yet again. Some serendipity? Simply amazing!
All in all, as you can see, these seamless moments reminded me as I reflected on my way around the simple joys of life: going outside, breathing in fresh air, and sharing a smile here and there with strangers. These are what really matter to us as humans.
I pray and hope you too, can find the time to do the same and soak in the beauty of the season wherever you may find yourself.
God bless you,
And I remain your pal,
Ronnie
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