I met a girl named "Clarity"

One of the many benefits being a researcher and writer is what effects it has on you personally. It all started for me when I was talking to an associate and I found myself stuttering like I could not communicate what I was trying to say. I am thankful that this person was patient and not judgmental. I felt like a big dope. I was going to get my act together and never let that happen again.

Then I met a girl named Clarity. We happened to meet at the local coffee hang out. I have never seen her before but our eyes met and I asked if she would like to join me. She had a pleasant demeanor and was a petite young lady. I was attracted to her "quirky" attire. I loved her glasses. You know those horned rimmed old classic glasses that were popular in 50's and 60's? A computer geek by trade, we talked for ever it seemed over coffee. She did have a sweet tooth and I didn't mind the third round and the pastries she consumed because I was entranced by what she was saying and her manner of speaking.

She told me about a few books that she read that maybe could help me not to stutter when in conversation. She told me about the book "How To Get Your Point Across in 30 Seconds-Or Less" by Milo O. Frank and "Change your Voice, Change Your Life" by Dr. Morton Cooper. As she was talking, all I could think about as I listened to her, was the countless books I have read about how a student met their guru. Was this one of those "freak" meetings and it was happening to me too?

All of a sudden, she had to go abruptly after she received a text message and all I could do was to sit there frozen in the retro colored booth stuttering as she left. I did not get her phone number or email.

I purchased the books and I never met her again.