OK. So my friend Jennifer lives in Kingsport, Tennessee--part of the Tri-Cities, where I grew up. Her job entails driving to different retail outlets, and this morning she found herself in the Kingsport Kmart for work.
There is Jennifer, in the local Kmart, when this old lady comes up to her and asks her if she would help her find something. The lady says she is looking for a CD, but it would be in the religious section. The lady goes on to tell her that it's a CD by Gladys Hardy. The name of it is "I Love Jesus, But I Drink a Little."
I don't believe Kmart carried it, but Jennifer soon realized who she was talking to, and she couldn't believe it! You see, just last week, she had watched the Ellen video (posted above) that Whittaker Woman had posted on her site. She thought she heard Gladys--who lives in Austin, Texas, but is originally from Tennessee--mention someone in Kingsport (where she lives), but she wasn't sure if she heard correctly.
Well, she DID hear correctly, and it turns out that she met Jeanie (sp?) in person TODAY in Kmart of all places! How random and small-world is that?! That's the power of the Internets.
And speaking of computers, if you have one, be sure to check out Gladys Hardy's CD!
Jennifer, you need to start a blog so you can write about all the details that I couldn't remember! OK? OK!
Oh my goodness! That is so hilarious! I saw the Gladys video and cracked up last week- I played it over and over and finally caught she said "Cousin Jeanie in Kingsport".
ReplyDeleteJennifer, you have met a local celebrity! Yes, you need to start a blog-you have the perfect starting point! And you only thought facebook was addictive! :) heehee!
Thanks for sharing, Karen! This is great!
Bly!
I'll just write on yours for now! :) Can you believe that, I mean what are the odds! LOL! Yes, cousin Jeanie requested that "anyone I know with a computer, please e-mail Ellen and ask her to call Gladys again"! Oh, I wished I would have had my camera. I enjoyed my little chat with cousin Jeanie! :)
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