There's an INXS song that played in my head yesterday that reminds me of a boy I met for a few days as a teen - a holiday romance. He later sent me a tape with the song on, and I've always liked the concept that two worlds collide and can never be torn apart. It may sadden you to learn that I can't remember the lad's name, and wouldn't be able to pick him out in a crowd, but I don't think that is critical, because it doesn't change the fact that our worlds did collide and I was forever changed by meeting him. I think this happens all the time. My world collides with many others every day. Some of those encounters are majorly life changing - I have significant people in my life that have shaped me immeasurably. Some impacts are more imperceptible, but still matter. The woman I exchanged a smile with the other day - I wouldn't recognise her today, but for that briefest of moments we raised each others spirits.
I had a lovely evening with my overnight guest, she picked a perfect film - the freedom writers.
Today has more singing, and who knows what else, but the phrase that is currently speaking to me is that when we want to give someone a piece of our mind it's better to give them a piece of our hearts.
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