I had one of those moments today. You know the ones, at least, I hope you do. One of those moments when, for no reason in particular, the wonder and beauty of this world strikes you, and no matter what else is going on in your life, at that moment, it's all good.

It began as I was pulling out of the neighborhood gas, food & bait shop. I'd stopped for gas, and I was more than a little irritated because I was late for work, and the store was out of Frappucino (and I don't like their coffee), and gas prices had gone up another ten cents from yesterday, when I should have gotten gas, but I didn't because I was too tired. As I pulled out of their driveway, kicking up newly laid gravel as I eased on to the highway, with no traffic in front of me to slow me down, I stepped on the gas, and at that moment I was struck by the beauty of my surroundings. The morning sun bathed the trees and grass and concrete with a pale, golden light, not too bright to hurt my eyes, and as I made my way around the curve and onto the dam, it reflected softly across the lake, and the water, smooth as glass, perfectly reflected the sky, which was bluer than I'd seen in days. Gulls swooped back and forth across the dam, and a lazy hawk seemed to hang in the air, keeping a steady parallel with my car.

At that moment "Give it Up" by Avalon came on the radio, providing a perfect soundtrack for it all. As I began to sing along, all of my stress and irritation slipped away, replaced by joy, and I knew, I just knew, that everything will work out. It will all be okay. I felt like giving thanks, so I did.

Today is a good day.