Those Darn Lemons

How many of us have heard the old saying, "When the world gives you lemons, make lemonade." (show of hands, please)

How many of us have followed that advice? (hands)

Just as I suspected. We hear that saying and roll our eyes, but if we followed it... the possibilities are endless.

I have a friend who has her PhD, and despite that, she is a fantastic scientist. Lately her lab job has her ordering and shipping mice. Over the past three monthes she has very little data but has gotten on a first name basis with the FEDEX man. Last week, a lightbulb went on. She discovered she can go to the library between all these mice runs and teach herself genetics and statistics. Lemonade.

I have another friend whose hands are tied in their current job. They can't think. They have no real responsibility. Nothing to call their own. And I say, there are hundreds of people in this town who can benefit from their unique gifts. One word and traffic will be stopped in front of their house. Standing room only.

So what lemons are collecting in your refrigerator? Is it time to call over a few friends and share a pitcher of lemonade?