Not at all what I was expecting

[linda allen]

Good question Tara, I'm always dressed in women's clothes, but I was in male mode. The only difference is boobs, heels, and make up. So I was wearing ballet flats, skinny jeans, a silk blouse, and carrying a purse. I have long hair and painted nails............... .

That would not be "male mode" in my view. What is your difference between what you were wearing and "women's clothes"?

[Jennifer W]

what a great story! these types of encounters are rare!

[ChrisP]

Thank you for sharing that story.
In my spiritual practices (for want of a better word), one of the harder lessons for me is to not place expectations on an event (or people).

It doesn't mean we aren't prepared for what happens next, but rather, we greet it in a calm and open fashion (even if it is unpleasant).

Your encounter was with a woman who it turns out meant no harm, even if her words were not so carefully chosen.
You probably made her day in allowing her to interact with you in what (for her at least) was a non-judgmental way.

I wonder if she regrets things she might have said to her own son, when maybe she wasn't so open....

You've reminded me to breathe deeply before adding to the unpleasantness in this world.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Celest, You just never know that was amazing.