subject: The Bright Yellow Camaro [print this page] My friend came to visit from Florida, and rented a bright yellow Camaro. He claims that it was the only car available, but we know the truth. Little did I know how much I would benefit from his rental car:
A stranger stopped me in front of my house, and said, "I understand that you are the most unusual Rabbi. May I ask you some questions?"
"You may ask away. I'm not sure that I am all that unusual."
"Well, one of your neighbors told me, You must meet my rabbi; he's the only rabbi I know who drives a bright yellow Camaro!' So, here I am."
I spent the next thirty minutes answering a series of profound questions, and made a new friend in the process, all because of Alan's Camaro.
It's amazing how simple occurrences can have significant consequences. I realized that I am so wrapped up in evaluating the past year that I have focused only on the big things, and have forgotten the many smaller moments, many of which were as important, if not more, than the big events.
I have decided to take three days to focus on the Camaro events of the past year, so as to remember the significance of even the small, seemingly less important moments. I want to begin treating them with the same respect and attention as I do to the big events. Who knows which will end up being the more important?
