Mountain Clams

Familiar Faces

It could be the hand of God reaching into my life, trying to tell me something. On the other hand, it's probably not so dramatic. It could just be coincidence.

On Sunday, I went to the Wizard's Chest to look for a costume. While I was there, I noticed a familiar face from across the room. "Martin" was looking in my direction. Apparently, he just retired from 20 years of working at K-Mart, and has taken a part-time job here for the holidays. Back in 1994 or 1995, he used to hang around some of the same places as me and play some of the same games (Magic: the Gathering; Dungeons and Dragons). He also kindof bugged the crap out of me.

Monday, I took Rick to his doctor appointment. The nurse that got his vitals introduced herself as "Ginger." Twice. That got my attention since there was a waiter at Dora's recently who also introduced himself twice. At least they both said the same name both times. It's not like the waiter introduced himself as Bob the first time and John the second. I am amused by the fact that I don't remember his actual name.

Anyway, this Ginger looked familiar, too. Finally, I just asked, "Are you married to Richard?" "I used to be," she replied. So this was the same Ginger I knew from about 1994-1995 -- the same time as Martin -- whose husband I used to play Magic with.

Very strange... Who's next? I know there are a few people from my past that I wouldn't mind seeing again...like that butt monkey "Jason Alexander" (no, I don't think that's his real name) who ran the Nuetral [sic] Zone shop and left town with my expensive Magic cards.

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posted by Brett @ 1:00 AM