Is Yours Worth Catching?

As I drew closer I recognized her as Kathy (Ballwig) Holick, class of 84 Newtown High School.

There she stood, in the middle of Church Hill Rd, grinning ear-to-ear and directing traffic with a twinkle in her eye. When she wasn’t directing  cars into and out of the St Rose Church parking lot, she was just dancing and waiving to the cars passing by. All of them.

Though I don’t really know Kathy, I found myself smiling, chuckling, honking, and waiving myself.

Even several minutes after I had passed, I was almost embarrassed as I caught myself still smiling, alone in my car.

I have no idea what a job directing traffic pays, but I’m pretty sure they don’t pay extra for the smile, the dance, and the attitude.

The next morning, I saw her there again. This time I actually was pulling into the parking lot where she was working. I stopped to watch for a few minutes and was just overwhelmed to witness how many drivers-by smile, honk, and wave to “Kat the traffic lady” as they pass.

Growing up, I remember the slogan “Nicer in Newtown.” More recently, it’s “Newtown, We Choose Kindness.”

Bravo, Kat.

I love seeing people who choose to adopt your amazing attitude and outlook on life.

Reminds me of the quote, “Attitudes are contageous. Is yours worth catching?”

Yours certainly is.

I Appreciate You!

PS. I guess the Appreciation Marketing question of the day would be . . . would it be good for YOUR business if people left you smiling?