by OldGuy » 25 Feb 2022, 22:23
I'm sitting here marveling at some peculiar events over my life. It just happened again. For whatever reason, I have often had something given to me before I even know what it is. Sometimes someone hands it to me because they no longer want it; sometimes I happen to stumble over something that looks interesting as I walk along and pick it up for some possible use in the future.
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The really weird part is that something comes up minutes or days later when that is exactly what I need.
On the other hand, there have also been many times that I need something and begin looking for a place to buy it. Again, without any advance planning, either someone hands it to me because they no longer want it, or I stumble over it while I am looking for a place to go buy it from totally unbelievable sources. Didn't have to buy it after all but it just shows up when I need it.
It is often some little thing, like a hand tool, but this happens when I need a little extra cash, or some special furniture, or clothing, or … whatever. I've even had my rent show up the very day it was due when I was completely broke.
The reason I am thinking about all this is because I was at lunch with my landlord about 4 hours ago. We had some power equipment that needed repair that required a special socket. We discussed where to go buy what was needed and planned on doing so tomorrow. Well, I just now walked across the street to check the mail. Laying right on the side of the road, directly in front of my mailbox … was THAT socket. Must have fallen out of a passing truck, but WHY THERE? It happened again!