Kees and Lucy

      Even though my life is pretty good right now, I still have to tell myself to be intentionally grateful.  For today I'm grateful for two of my co-workers at the greenhouse.  One is Lucy, a fiery redhead in her mid fifties.  She's always good for a warm hello and quick chit chat about creative ideas or whatever.  Today she made sure I knew there was candy in the small staff cottage in the middle of the store and soon after she came over to where I was working and tossed me some.  The other person is Kees, a Dutchman in his 60's, bald and very tanned with a huge grin and heavy accent.  Kees is a walking party.  He likes to say outrageous things and loves to laugh.  He pretends to be a customer and asks me if we have any geraniums when I'm standing in a sea of them.  Real customers love him too and always leave with a smile.