March 9

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Wowzers! Watch what you ask your caddy, he might just help you knock it out of the park!

So yesterday, I was feeling mild angst that I was going to have absolutely no time this weekend to scratch a big source of guilt off my list. I am overdue preparing the volunteer copywriting for an upcoming school fundraising event. Erg. One of those things I said yes to and wish I hadn't. Anyway, I digress. Yesterday I thought I would start with this predicament as I practiced seeking the right tool before acting.

My first thoughts were Patience and some Deep Breaths.

Well by golly, wouldn't you know within seconds of posting that someone asked if Marley could sleepover Saturday night...and go ice-skating before from the early afternoon on? With David and Ben out hunting all day and night that out-of-the-blue, very coincidental, rather...HUGE BLESSING...act translates to 6-8 hours of time to sit in front of the computer and complete the task.

I couldn't have planned it any better. Maybe that's the point, right? Maybe when we seek guidance first, the best plans unfold?

Patience also played out last night. David and I went to dinner with some friends to a local dive. I mean it is a dirty, hole-in-the-wall dive. But it is a popular place on Friday and Saturday nights. That's when the flamboyant chef steps away from the barbecue and serves up a huge fresh fried seafood buffet. This is Art, clearly on a slow night:

His food on a Friday or Saturday night is to die for. And people come from all over, despite the seedy nature of the establishment. We followed the rules and made a reservation for 6, then got there at 6:30 as directed to wait for the dinner bell. Let's just say the owner/chef is fabulous in every way but one: keeping a reservation list. There was no room at the inn. We contemplated other plans. But Patience proved yet again to be a worthy tool. Just before the dinner bell rang at 7 p.m. we were all seated in a row at an old  sticky table in the corner...with a mish mash of chairs they literally pulled out of the alley and back storage room. The dinner was delicious.

Patience prevailed.

What tool did you use yesterday and what has your caddy suggested for today's activities?