She had 20 years on me at least, but when our carts almost hit each other at the Meijer I apologized and offered her the right of way. She smiled at me, not just in a thankful way, but in a flirty sort of way and as she looked at the 8 bottles of wine in my cart mentioned that maybe she should head off with me, because I looked like I was going to have fun.

I didn’t understand of course, not just because I am a priest, but because I am married…..my wife talks to me about craft rooms, baby duty (and dootie) and trash. There really are no suggestive or seductive remarks. But when I finally “got it” I just laughed and confessed that I was actually a priest, and all the wine was for Communion, which I didn’t think was going to be the kind of fun she was thinking of! Maybe I was wrong, but I don’t think so.

She was clearly embarrassed, which I felt bad for, but she laughed it off. We both probably have a good story for the night.

Of course as a priest I have rethought my response time and time again. Maybe I should have invited her to church, maybe I should have stayed around and talked. I do not know. But I have a pretty good feeling it would have not been that effective. She was being funny, and she really was. After all, what are the odds of meeting a priest buying Communion Wine at Meijer?

Anyway, it’s a great story, but with no ending…….just like today apparently. I still have a lot to do before bed, but I am getting there. I just thought I would share my one of my many adventures tonight before bed!

Goodnight my friends and God Bless!

Tommy+