Shelter Island Columnist Finds โSilver Linings โin โLife’s Unexpectedโ Moments
SHELTERโฃ ISLAND, NY – โJoanne Sherman, a columnist for an undisclosed publication, consistently discovers unexpected benefits inโฃ frustrating situations, a theme she explores in a โขrecent โฃcollection of personal anecdotes. From an unfortunate encounter with bird droppingsโฃ to a concert ticket snafu and a thrift store rediscovery,Sherman’s writing champions the power of โฃpositive outlook.
Sherman recounts aโ recent incidentโ where she was struck by “an aerial poop bomb,” narrowly avoiding a more direct hit while talking with her mouth open.the experience was ironically followed byโ a gift fromโฃ a friend: aโ T-shirt adornedโค with fakeโ seagull โขdroppings. โ
A more meaningful “luminous side” moment occurred during โคBruce Springsteen‘s “Born to Run” tour.โ After receiving โcomplimentary tickets through Coecles Harbor Marina-a customer of Billy Joel-Sherman and a companion facedโค disappointment when their tickets were unavailable at will-call. However,intervention โfrom a staff member led them to front-row seats,placing โthem within feetโค of โคthe stage.โ During the concert, Springsteen’s sweat even landed on Sherman.
Sherman’s philosophy โextends to everyday occurrences. She detailed โpurchasing backโ a donated purse after it remained unsold atโค a โขthriftโฃ shop โฃfor three weeks, only to find a forgotten $100โฃ bill tucked inside. While acknowledging the potential disappointment for another shopper, she playfully justified the outcome, noting the other thrifter had ample prospect to claim the prize.
Shermanโค concludes that the key takeaway is to actively seek the positive, and perhaps, check the deepest pockets.
