At work today, a man called who I haven't seen in over 17 years. He was managing a construction site at the time and called us in for advice and an estimate. I vaguely remember meeting him. But when he called today, I immediately recalled his name and that we met before, long ago. I never dealt with him again after that one job. He is older by about 20 years. Anyway, during the course of our conversation, amid the technical questions and inquiring how business has been, he said something that I will never forget. Very hesitantly, apologetically, he said to me ... "I still remember the day you and your husband came to see me, and excuse my honesty, but what struck me was, how beautiful you were." I thanked him. A generous compliment. I don't think he realized how choked up I became. I don't think we realize how honesty needs no excuse. Or how powerful it is until we are held in the grip of it.
HDBW--YOUR BEAUTY IS STILL STRIKING! I remember when we first met years ago. My first thought when I saw you was, "No way can we be friends. She is too beautiful to not be a bitch." I am glad I didn't go with my first thought because nothing could be further from the truth! Love you BFFL!
ReplyDeleteNo object is so beautiful that, under certain conditions, it will not look ugly. ~ Oscar Wilde
DeleteThe beauty in love, in friendship, is not hiding the ugly and knowing you are safe.
PS - forever grateful and love you, too.
No doubt a deserved compliment. I remember meeting a friends mother for the first time. I turned to him and blurted out "Your mom is a classic beauty." They both looked stunned, and I started stammering in an embarrassed "Ralph Kramden" manner. I didn't realize I had made such an unusual statement. There wasn't any motivation beyond stating the obvious. So... He's got is "quote, and now you've got yours... It's a good day.
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