this morning #2062.

this morning, as she came toward me from down the hall, i was racking my brain trying to recall her name. karen? sarah? susan? it’s something short. two syllables. right? what the heck is wrong with me? why do i have this hang-up with people’s names? we’ve met twice, for christ’s sake. she surely knows mine. i decided to just throw on a smile & hope for the best. “good to see you” will have to suffice. her response: “john! so good to see you too. it’s been too long.” ha! did she just call me “john?” i felt my entire body relax. with a laugh: “my name’s zack.” her cheeks reddened. “it’s ok. i’ve completely forgotten your name.” “it’s alexandra.” wow. wasn’t even close. “pleasure to meet you again, alexandra.”