Sometimes it is fun to look back on my life and think about what I was doing at the time. As a musician, a Hammond organist for a professional recording choir and band, there were so many fun moments. Musician rehearsals were always hours long, and then there were the rehearsals with the vocalists. We worked hard but we still had fun. In this photo I am ready to enjoy life the way that musicians do it. We like to have jam sessions, compare music notes, find the best local restaurants and enjoy great cuisine, and laugh at everything. Find your moments and celebrate them. Today, I celebrate having been a travel musician for many years, I’ve made so many new friends, I’ve traveled across the country, performed on national television, help to write songs on professional albums and found that New York has really delicious food. Thanks for hanging out with me at the Notes Club Room.
Today, as I was standing in line at Publix to order a Sub, a beautiful elderly woman was in front of me trying to place her order. Because she was in a “Sitting Shopping Cart,” she was not able to see the Deli Technician. As both ladies were trying to see each and practically shouting over the large salad and meat service case with no communication success, I decided to offer my help. I leaned over and asked the lady what kind of sandwich she wanted and what she wanted on it. I relayed the message to the Deli Technician who was practically hidden behind the deli service case. Meanwhile, there was a long line behind us and some of the people waiting in line became slightly irritable. As the technician continued to prepare the elderly woman’s sandwich, I asked the elderly lady her name. She said her name was Mary. She wanted me to place her order as an Ultimate whole Sub on Multi-Grain Bread, all veggies, garlic pickles and all peppers, including Jalapenos with Mayonnaise and spicy mustard.
I noticed that Mary was sketching a photo on an index card. The sketch looked just like me. I said, “Mary, is that a drawing of me?” She said, “Yes, it is. I appreciate you for helping me to place my order today. I want to leave this with you.”
Mary sketched this drawing of me while I ordered her sandwich for her. She told me that she was an artist and she was a writer for a News Paper. I feel so privileged to have met her today!
I thanked her and gave her my business card. I told her that I have a blog and would like permission to post a blog about this. She became so excited and exclaimed, “I’m gonna be famous!” I looked at her and said, “Well, over 50 countries log on everyday. If that is what being famous is, then your debut is tomorrow!”
I told her that it will be posted by morning and that all she had to do was to type in the website off of my business card. I had never seen such a more beautiful smile. She lit up like a Christmas tree. By this time, the Deli technician had completed preparing the sub and she handed it to me to give to Mary. I turned around and looked at the people in the line. They all were smiling and a few placed their hands over their hearts as if to say that this was such a heartwarming moment. Mary thanked me over and over and rode off with excitement.
There is nothing like being nice to people and helping them. I made a new friend today. Take the opportunity to help someone if possible. Kindness is always a win-win situation. It feels great to help others and it is such a blessing to give. Today was a great day! Until the next post, keep being nice and kind to others. Kindness always wins.
From Ben Tankard: “The Tankards Seasons 1-3 @bravotv will be airing on @peacock starting April 15th. Get yo popcorn , tissue & laughs ready Hunti. Let’s chat about it!”
Our friends, International Musician/Bassist Sam K. Jebaraja II, his wife, Mercy, and their children from Chennai, India, have been with Notes of Inspiration since 2009 when we started. Thank you all and we love you! Patrice Tankard Productions & Notes of Inspiration/Staff. Happy Holidays!
Take back and watch and listen to one of the greatest Smooth Jazz Bands “Four Play” with “Bob James on keyboards, Lee Ritenour on guitars, Nathan East on bass and Harvey Mason on drums. They are joined by special guests Chaka Khan, Phillip Bailey and Phil Perry in the spectacular live DVD “An Evening of Fourplay”. Relax and Enjoy #Listeningparty
The color purple represents royalty. You are royal and you are the ruler and person of reign of your world. Rule your kingdom(your life) with excellence! Reign in how you love, reign in how you live and work, and reign in everything that you do!
Be the kind of person that people are happy to see coming and sad to see walk away. When you walk in a room, own it. It’s all about your personality, your aura and your energy. Stay amazing! Until the next post, I love you!
