Stories by mountainchi (2 matches)

Shoveling Snow at the Airport

For some reason I love to shovel snow. I believe it stems from growing up on a farm where we didn't get an opportunity to shovel our driveway in the conventional way - a shovel and sweat. My dad just got out the tractor with the huge plow on it and away he went. I also like shoveling snow because I like being active, especially outdoors. Doing this for others only doubles my pleasure. So yesterday after a good storm that brought 5 to 7 inches of snow, I found myself at the airport unburying my car. I wasn't dressed for the task but the sun was shining, the sky was blue and I became inspired to bring some unexpected sunshine and relief into the life of another fellow traveler. So I proceeded to clean off the car next to me, even lifting the windshielf wipers and getting all the ... Read Full Story >>

The Power Of Pizza And Role Reversal

My boyfriend and I had a late night out in the city of Grand Rapids, MI - something unusual for us forty-something's with a house full of kids. It was a cool, crisp fall night and we were hungry. The city streets were still alive with activity and we were trying to find a new little bistro that was still serving at 1 a.m. We walked and walked but could not find the place. We came upon a truck selling pizzas for $5.00. We picked up a small pizza and eagerly dug in. I still wanted to find the bistro for healthier food and to linger in my love's presence, but it was a good, temporary solution. Several homeless people were sitting up against buildings for warmth and shelter. One older gentleman was soliciting money for food. We walked past and I mentioned how much that bothered me - not ... Read Full Story >>

Lesson From A Janitor

An Unsuspecting Restaurant Table