Tuesday Tunes & Sweet Surprises

Apologies for the late posting, but two awesome things happened today. And it's not even 2 p.m. yet. Want to hear about them? Okaycool.

1. On my walk to a meeting this morning I passed by a gorgeous skyline painting, done on an old strip of wood panelling, resting peacefully against a street sign. I looked around, trying to discern whether or not it had been part of someone's furniture move, but the sidewalk was empty.

If this is still here on my way back... I thought to myself, continuing--already late--toward campus.

And to my surprise, it was!

It's now hanging in good company between my fire alarm and kitchen doorway, sprucing up what was once a very sterile white wall.

2. There's a flower shop in South Orange that I've passed almost every day for three years, but never thought to explore. I stepped in on a whim today and met Lenny, the grizzled florist who knew more about Australian Gum Tree Eucalypts than I'll ever learn in a lifetime. As I thanked him for the conversation and turned to leave, he opened the refrigerated section and presented me with a rose.

"Thanks for stopping in," he said.

Life isn't perfect, but it sure is good.

Have a listen to this song. 

Enjoy what's left of your Tuesday.