The Snowman, the Superhero, and the Soldier
The Snowman, the Superhero, and the Soldier
“The unlikeliest people harbor halos beneath their hats.” ~ Anonymous
Several years ago, in the middle of a major New England snowstorm, Melissa and I got a call from our mechanic that our aging Volvo was ready for pick up. We didn’t have a second vehicle, so we had borrowed Melissa’s parents’ Jeep while they were away for a few days. It turned out to be a handy vehicle considering the snowy roads.
Because the storm clouds made everything dark, I turned on the Jeep’s lights for safety, which instantly caused its engine to slow, sputter, and nearly stall. I shoved the lights off and the Jeep began running smoothly again, a clear indication that either the battery or alternator needed replacing.
“Great,” I said to Melissa, “we’re going to break down on our way to pick up our car that broke down a few days ago. Is Mercury in retrograde?”
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Awesome story, Bob. You're a gifted writer; I felt as if I was there - cold and suffering along with you and Melissa! Those two guys were definitely heroes and angels. (The Volvo Dr. - not so much. :-)