Bird-Eyed

Saturday, April 21, 2024

I was called in to work on my day off yesterday and had my first stint at cashiering in the store’s main kiosk, which is dedicated to handling customer service. I enjoyed working in the spot, learning new processes, enjoying a bird’s eye view of a large store section, and not running across unexpected customer issues. An issue that might have occurred would have been handled well because a capable coworker nearby had my back.

My competent backup was the nice fellow who sells sunglasses in the store. Oh, not just any old glasses, but “designer kinds.” During my time working there, and deliberately, I’ve not paused to look at sunglasses. However, now in Central Oregon, the sun shines with real summer arriving. So yesterday, in the main customer service kiosk, I was near a large array of displayed sunglasses; they dominated my bird’s eye view, and they teased! You’ll easily guess the outcome.

Summer thoughts that are pushing more blood into my brain are refocusing me on the horses. Yesterday, I brushed out most of their remaining dense winter coats, combed and untangled their manes and tails, and today will start their reconditing by exercising on a long line.

My working hours are many, as the store is low on employee numbers and I want to help. Meanwhile, I want the time and energy to be working regularly with my horses–wonderful and fun, they’re not to be neglected.

Dear Friends: My new specs, engineered to stay on while riding horseback, are very cool. Diana