Day 27 - Checkpoint Chickie

My first surprise today was the hour I awoke. The phone was ringing and I'm thinking, "it's way to bright in here to be six in the morning." I was right. But it was just the right amount of light for 9:45 a.m. Sweet.

I did some study for a lesson I'm teaching tomorrow and some research on an upcoming project. Boom, the morning's shot. In the afternoon I happened across the TV Land channel tribute to Don Knotts. That's been pretty much the rest of my day. Who can pass up non-stop Andy, Barney, Opie, and the rest?

Watching these shows reminded me of some things I like. Friends who always cheer you on. Disagreements that are settled in a civil, and often humorous, way. Children who respect their parents and parents going the extra mile for their children. That no matter how wacky we may be, someone...somewhere...loves us (see Otis, Goober, Gomer, and Ernest T.). Quiet moments at the end of the day spent quietly rocking - preferably on the front porch.

Nothing too spiritual here. I enjoy the show. It was on. I watched...and watched...and...

As my 30 day journey of surprise nears its end, I'll keep my eyes open to the last moment. And hopefully, beyond.

"God, surprise me."