Just Another Walk in the Park, a Not-So Bad Egg, & Best Intentions

I returned to the riverside bike path on Thursday to enjoy the sunshine and warmth. My timing could not have been better, as yesterday turned snowy and very windy. So I enjoyed the YMCA pool instead. At any rate, I thought to share some video of the view, nothing like our nation's coastal beauty but it's what we have and I'm grateful.

Before my swim yesterday, I boiled some eggs, more than I wanted at the time as they are so convenient to grab for breakfast or a snack. Pulling one from the refrigerator today I broke the shell open to find a gelatinous, half frozen lining. Peeled away in a bowl of warm water showed something most interesting. The egg white developed this golf ball like, bumpy texture. It tasted fine, I'm happy to note, but seems time we turn up the fridge temperature.

Tea Time or Tee Time?

As for good intentions, things went absurdly awry on that wintry day we bought all those flats of water. Nearing the store's exit I noticed a young foreign couple with an infant and bid them pass us. To my surprise the clerk checking cart contents against receipts acted contentious upon their approach.

Unable to hear what transpired, I thought perhaps the couple attempted to walk out with something not purchased, which seemed odd considering their precious cargo and the fact she let them leave with a parting scowl. I dismissed the employee's apology over the minor delay and made some comment as to what might have been the issue. As it happened, she became angry thinking they cut in front of us. ~sigh~ My explanation made her feel sorry, but at least I managed to relay events to the couple just outside.

Isn't it sad how true the phrase 'no good deed goes unpunished' can be? Though I rather wish he had, wasn't it nice of the father not to drag me into the dispute?

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