Readers will recall that I recently lamented about giving up my father’s collection of books about the City of Boston. I couldn’t bear to put them in the book sale bin at the local library, and no one else wanted them.
A thoughtful reader referred me to Dan Dain, a lawyer who lives in the town where I work. The reader told me that Dan had recently written a book called A History of Boston (with photographer Peter Vanderwarker), and that he may be interested in taking some of the books. I contacted Dan, lugged the four boxes and one bag to my office, and invited him to take a look. Dan was happy to peruse the books. He kept pulling them out telling me what he knew about the book, or the author, or the subject. Then he uttered the best words ever: “Can I have all of them?” We couldn’t put them in his trunk fast enough.
Fast forward. Dan is the founder and president of the Boston law firm Dain Torpy. He installed all of the books at the firm’s library, printed out and laminated my blog, and invited me to visit. Can you think of a happier ending?
How about you? Has anything amazing happened to you lately because you asked the universe for help?
Lets practice, staying connected to each other and asking for help when we need it.
Very Kate 