iPod Gone

I don't lose things often. I guess that's why it nags me when I do. My latest lost-and- not-yet- found item is my iPod shuffle. It's not much bigger than a large postage stamp, and I've had it for almost 2 years. I lost it in October 2014, and it's been long past the time I usually find my lost things. When I stop looking for them, they usually turn up in an overlooked place.
My little iPod...I'd finally mastered the technique of downloading music from iTunes with my iTunes gift cards. My now-21 year old patiently walked me through the process.
I've looked all over for it. I believe it's somewhere in this house, so I'm going to relax and let it turn up.
Have you lost anything lately?
Always hopeful,
Sylvia
Website: www.sylviabrownroberts.com

Taking Chances

I was at a store today, and a young lady approached me. I'd already noticed her moving up and down the aisles, like she was looking for something. This is how it went:
Young Lady: "Excuse me, Miss. I want to buy a pack of cigarettes, but I don't have any ID on me. If I give you the money, will you buy them for me?"
Me: "My faith won't let me buy cigarettes for you. I can't, young lady." I was pleasant, but firm.
Young lady: "Oh, I'm sorry. I apologize for asking you." She seemed genuine.
She walked away. I finished shopping and went to my car. I saw her leave the store dragging on a cigarette and blowing out smoke. I guess another customer got the cigarettes for her. She drove past me in a car. I thought, "She's driving, so she can use her license as ID. And if she's driving without a license, she's taking another risk in addition to smoking."
Things that make you go, "Hmmm."
What would you have done?
Sylvia
www.sylviabrownroberts.com

The LOOK

Last week, our 21 year-old walked past me on her way out of the kitchen. She turned back and said, "Mom, there's a spill on the floor near the refrigerator, in case you didn't know."  She said this in a respectful manner that showed she thought she was doing a helpful thing by informing me of the spill.
I knew I had spilled some water while preparing food, but I hadn't yet grabbed a paper towel to get it up.
And now, instead of grabbing said paper towel and drying the floor, our 21 year-old let me know the floor was wet.
Suddenly, I realized why long ago, my mother occasionally used to look at me a certain way. The LOOK would cross her face when childhood Sylvia had a mind-burp and Mom didn't want to say what she actually thought. However, I usually got the message once I saw The LOOK on Mom's face, and I quickly tried to fix whatever I had done wrong.
I gave my 21 year-old The LOOK, and she got the message. Well done, my dear child.
Did your Mom use The LOOK with you?

Smiles,
Sylvia
www.sylviabrownroberts.com