I've still got it !!!

        ....At least in my own little fantasy world.  I was
having a good day today.  Woke up early feeling good.
Took a quick shower and shave, went to breakfast with
friends and had a pleasant conversation about guns, old
times and mutual friends.  Went shopping for a few odds
and ends and before heading home I decided to stop at
the grocery store to get some fresh veggies and the makings
for a dip that a friend and myself had talked about.
    Now before I go any further I have to state that when
I am in a good mood and having a good day I can be one
of the most pleasant people in the universe.  Unfortunately
this doesn't occur very often .  I do admit it only takes one
smile from a stranger to swing my mood around though and
today must have been 'be nice to the old guy 'day.  Maybe
since I was in such a good mood I was putting out good vibes
Who knows, but whatever was causing it the world seemed
a little nicer today.  As I was looking at a seasoning packet
for the dip I noticed I had forgotten one of the two hundred
pairs of reading glasses I keep in my pocket.. in my car.. on
my desk.. on my nightstand.. in my camper..(you get the picture)
Without trying to look totally feeble I was holding the package
at arms length trying to read the label when a very pretty younger
lady touched my arm and said very discreetly "can I hold that for
you?" I smiled and thanked her kindly but said I would somehow
manage.  She then ask me what I was looking for and I described
the dip.  She says she makes it all the time and tells me exactly
the ingredients and size containers to buy.  I again thanked her
kindly and we exchanged smiles and each went on our way. 
        NOW.. reality vs fantasy.   I know for a fact that this lady,
probably thirty years younger than myself, was indeed just a nice
person trying to help a struggling gentleman complete his shopping
list.  But the inner me wants to think.. Yea.. that's right.. she wants me...
lol   I know better.  But when you loose your appeal to women I
think it's ok to accept pity.  lol
       I write this in humor but in all honesty I truly believe with all of
the hate in the world today we can maybe change a lot with our
attitudes.  Just by giving someone a smile or a simple nod can make a
world of difference in their attitude towards you.  This young lady
probably has no idea how much her simple gesture helped bolster my
belief that there are still good people in this world (although they do
seem to be scattered a bit thin)   
      Well time to dig out my English Leather and splash some on and
head for the produce section of the store..  Maybe I'll get lucky over
by the artichokes............        ;-))