Warm winter coat

Quote of the day:

If they're shooting at you you know you are doing something right. White House computer technician, Andrew Macintosh, to Charlie in West Wing

Watching West Wing last night was like donning an old winter coat. Warm and comforting. Like finding old friends. I found myself laughing and crying as if I was seeing it for the first time. When the scene came on with Andrew, the White House computer technician saying that quote (above) to Charlie, Tom turned to me and said, "That applies to you too, honey." I choked with tears for his understanding. I knew exactly what he meant. And he knew I knew. We shared a moment.

Speaking of coats. Tom bought me a fine, new, warm winter coat for Christmas. I have such trouble buying coats for myself. It always seems like an enormous expense. And so I wear my old coats until they are threadbare and no longer warm. I guess Tom could not stand it one day more, and surprised me with an Iridescent Down Parka. I wore it today for the first time. Zipped and snapped it up close around my body and out I went to do some grocery shopping. As I walked around the store I found myself humming happily when suddenly I realized, "Hey! I am warm. Toasty, comfortably, deliciously warm!" I almost shouted out loud with delight. What a great feeling. As if I was snug and safe in my own skin. All bound up with warmth. I immediately called Tom at work and interrupted some Deanly meeting or other. "I just have to tell you," I exclaimed with glee, "This coat is wonderful. I feel so warm. For the first time in years! Thanks so much." Tom was ecstatic. "I'm so pleased," he replied, "I just couldn't stand to see you in those old coats one more day."

It occurs to me that even though the life road we travel together sometimes feels quite rocky, Tom and I do, in fact, share warm, supportive moments together.

Comments

[tamarika]

Wishing you well Ali. Thanks for stopping by! Good luck with your trip to Ireland!

[Ali]

Hello, I'll be visiting Ireland in december and came across your warm winter coat blog. I'm from the U.S.A., Mississippi and don't have the winters you do. I'm also concerned about my ability to drive on the oppisite side of the road. Thanks for the blog..wish me well.
Ali