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Serendipity, Synchronicity, Coincidence

8/9/2012

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So here is a "cute" little story for you.

Yesterday my husband and I drove to Redlands so I could be interviewed for the Redlands Daily Facts newspaper about my book Chapel Playhouse. The book was inspired by a haunted theater at the University of Redlands, my alma mater.

The photographer took a lot of pictures of me. While I was gazing into the flash of the camera, the photographer said, "Blinded by the light."  To which I responded, "Great song."

Now the photographer was born the year the song came out and wasn't familiar with it.  The reporter was older and did know the song. A short discussion ensued about who made the record.

On the drive home, my husband and I decided to stop for lunch. My husband is the coupon king of the world (except for those Extreme Couponers on TV) and had recently gotten a coupon for H. Salt Fish & Chips.  That sounded good to us and we stopped in Highland.

Now here are some facts you need to know.  Neither of us have eaten at H. Salt F&C in years.  Probably 40 years.  And, my husband did NOT have the discount coupons with him which is big. He always wants to use coupons. Always.  Also, the restaurant is about 35-40 miles from home and we didn't even have the address. We went looking for it.

We found it without a problem, stopped and ate at the restaurant.  A radio was playing and as we ate, guess what 36 year-old song came on.  That's right. Blinded by the Light.

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