Two Ladies In A Bar

Monday, January 21, 2019

On a cold, blustery evening two ladies walk into a bar, seat themselves, order a couple of beers and choose an appetizer to share. A tall bartender pauses long enough to hear their order. He acknowledges with an energetic nod that jiggles his stringy long hair and even some of his bushy beard. To these ladies, the bartender’s wild hair doesn’t make him seem unclean. But they also work in food service and briefly feel irritated because they and the men they work with must cover their hair.

The ladies leave unspoken any thoughts about hair and ignore other folks at or near the busy bar. Instead, they begin discussing a variety of current interests–some are common big issues, like the economy, environment, and politics. Others involve sharing their own experiences and hopes in a part of this exchange that to each tops all else in importance.

While some observations are moot, like the rights and wrongs related to hair and food-serving, others of the ladies’ inspire energy and exchanges that may encourage them to rethink certain ideas. Each understands that intelligent individuals may influence others. Each appreciates these safe moments to speak her thoughts, ideas, and perhaps re-weigh perceptions.

On this freezing evening, such warm moments generate for each lady new and refreshed thoughts to pursue while driving to their homes.

Dear Readers, wishing you a great day with good conversations! Diana