Sunday, March 02, 2008

Karma

I went to a concert last night, a CD release party for a local band. When we went up to buy tickets we noticed that it was $12 if you paid in cash, but $14 if you used a credit card. While my friends and I were figuring out if we had enough cash between us to avoid paying the extra $2 for using a card, a woman walked in front of us and went to the ticket window.

Two things were apparent about this woman: (1) she seemed a little "off," and (2) she had been arguing with the people in the ticket window for a while. Apparently, for whatever reason, they weren't going to let her in even though she really wanted to see the band. Then, all of a sudden, she was like, "Well, the three ladies behind me need tickets, can I buy tickets for them?" We tried to tell her that we didn't need her to buy our tickets, but she kept insisting, saying that she felt guilty. Once she gave us our tickets, we tried to give her cash and she screamed "NO!!!" in a very scary way. So as not to anger her, we kept the tickets and our cash. We said that we would promise to pass the good karma along, "pay it forward," etc., and she screamed, "Well, better not give it to anything that involves religion or kids!"

I definitely feel like I owe the universe $12 (or $14, as she paid with a credit card). Any suggestions on how to spend it in a way that would honor a crazy lady who hates religion and children and is a die hard fan of Oakhurst?

Denver Weather

Yesterday was a BEAUTIFUL day in Denver--60s, sunny, I went on a bike ride wearing shorts and short sleeves. So many people were outside, running, roller blading, walking their dogs. Even artists were set up painting landscapes on their easels. When I woke up and looked out the window this morning, everything was covered in snow. And, the flurries have started again.