15 December 2008
My Great Newspaper Deliveryperson
Not only am I wearing a scarf around my neck all day to show my utmost appreciation and gratitude for my morning newspaper delivery professional, but I plan to remit an amazing bonus come bill-paying time. I tell you what: every time someone asks me today, "Hey, did you know you're still wearing a scarf around your neck?" (or "Hey, nice scarf!"), I plan to bow my head slightly and tell the story of opening the front door at 5:30 this morning and seeing my Monday paper all wrapped and dry. Then add, "This scarf, my friend, is a tribute. I wear this scarf around my neck as a mere token reminder for myself and others that no ice and snow or slippery-steep hill can delay my newspaper deliveryman. Nope. He's too good. My newspaper deliveryman is as close to God as it gets."