I stated in an earlier blog that I think daily of things I want to say on this site. I seem, however, to put those things on the back burner of my mind when it comes to actually getting them out on the computer. Perhaps it is partially due to the fact that my computer has decided lately, that it has a mind of its own and has been resistant to my timing in using it. Perhaps I get distracted by the duties of life and forget at times to take some time our for myself...
Anyway, I have been having fun...mostly...I mentioned before that our city, Glendale, has a Holiday affair in the park downtown. They call it "Glendale Glitters". The final evening has bands and entertainment, alsong with hot air balloons tettered to the ground, and LOTS of food and booths spouting wares and contests. I managed to get a free massage in the deal. That event is called "Glendale Glitter and Glow Block Party". Anyway, the massage was worth it. That was this last Saturday night...Jan 17. Then the Phoenix Zoo has millions of lights scattered throughout called "Zoolights". Sunday night was its last evening and offered free admission with some food donations for local shelters. It was a beautiful sight!
HOWEVER...along with the serenity of the evenings of lights and lots of people...there were a few kooks out there. We encountered one on the way to the zoo. At first, we thought perhaps he was someone we knew...someone my husband worked with, perhaps, who was just being silly. He started flashing his lights at us on the freeway. He had plenty of room to go around us and we were in the right lane. He continued as we took our off-ramp, even though it was only one lane with nowhere to get over. The he zoomed around us like a crazy person, only to be stopped at red light. We had to pull in behind him to make our turn, but thought now that he was around us and in front, there would be no further issue. WRONG! When the light changed, he just sat there, refusing to go. We pulled into the next land swerved around him. He jumped on our tail and started the flashing again. Then he backed way off as I called 911. He then came at us about 90MPH and possibly would have hit us if we had not moved to the next lane. Then he pulled up next to our window and glared. I was afraid he might have a gun, but since I was on with a 911 operator, I tried to remain calm. He glared at us, so my husband took a quick right turn (although that was not in the direction of the zoo) and the other car was forced to go straight. I was able to get a discription of him and the car and the full license plate for 911. He saw we had turned and flipped around in the middle of the road to chase us once again. We pulled into an empty parking lot behind a big building with lights off and hid for awhile. When the 911 operator thought it might be safe, she suggested we pull out cautiously, since the police now had the plate number and location. We had lost him! The zoo lot was full by then and we had to go to a shuttle area. In the end, we had a nice evening.
But it makes one realize just how quickly and stupidly life could come to an end here on earth! I made the most of my evening and enjoyed every minute. I could well have had no more minutes. I am not sure what he wanted, or how we lost him, but thank God we did. And I am here to enjoy and teach my grandchildren once again.
Enjoy every minute of your life!
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