03/16/11 A voice from out of nowhere
It was morning, I was distracted, coming down with a cold, waiting at the corner of 4th and Marquette for the walk signal to come on, so I could run, late, to the doors of my building, my job. Suddenly there was a voice at my ear, smooth as velvet and cocoa and twice as friendly, speaking, "Good morning, Evelyn. How are you today?" In a tone that you would use with a kindergartener. I flipped my switch and whipped my neck around to the source of the sound---and burst out laughing immediately. I was surprised--pleasantly--to see this guy who works in the office, who really walks around with the most meditative, mellifluous, friendly voice I've ever heard. He was immediately apologetic about startling me, and between giggles I had to explain, "No, really--I love when voices come from out of nowhere to wish me good morning!!!"