Wednesday, July 31, 2013

A Treat


Yesterday, as hurricane Flossie landed on the Big Island of Hawaii,   electricity to my house was cut off. Brittle branches of Albizia trees thought it a good time to fall in love with electric wires in my neighborhood.

Frustrated with my dead phone, dark house, and unresponsive computer, I sought refuge at a friend's house, which was  spared from power interruption.

As Flossie alternately whined and bellowed, my friend and I sat down and played scrabble all the while challenging and ribbing each other.

The good company, the merlot I was sipping and  music I was listening to made that time one of the most enjoyable I've had in a while. Good energies there!

I arranged the letters on the scrabble board  of a word I had in mind.   At first I didn't realize the significance of my move. And then I smiled.

Outside, Flossie played passive-aggressive.  And there I was having a good time. 

The Universe made sure that I was conscious of its humor. 

What a wonderful treat! 

I was grateful.


Here's the word I had formed on the scrabble board:


Links to music I listened to:

http://youtu.be/9wxrB41PMhw   (David Lanz's Cristofori's Dream)

http://youtu.be/Zl3X0kEar-k   (Astro's Mezz Bar Blue)



- Ariel Murphy 

8 comments:

  1. 'some would curse the darkness...some would light a candle' what a perfect example of how we write our own reality! What a treat that you shared the light that is 'You' with a friend, in the face of the unknown! AND that you blessed the Universe for giving you the chance to do so!

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    1. Our collective consciousness is the Universe! Sometimes we don't realize how we bless each other! Thank you Paul! Love you!

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  2. Now THAT is how you ride out a "Storm". Humor. Love this Ariel. A True Metaphor for Life!

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    1. Yep! Ride out a "storm" by looking for the "gifts" and "treats." Life! Love ou too Gay Lynn! Please let me know way in advance when you're coming my way!!!

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  3. The Universe gives us daily, if not minute by minute "tricks" & "treats" doesn't it? Thanks for ALL your treats too, Ariel :-)

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    1. And thank you for your gift of friendship, chivalry and the many bits of information you share with the world, Sir Peter!

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  4. "come on she said, I'll give ya shelter from the storm" - Sounds like you found an ideal way to deal with the adversity

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    1. Let's just say I was blessed Mary! Thank you for stopping by and commenting.

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