I was driving to work this morning in typical autumn weather. The temperature was dropping, the rain was falling is soft sheets and the wind was blowing in heavy gusts. I was thinking about what I needed to do once I reached my destination as I passed over a concrete bridge. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a plant growing out of the top of the concrete railing near the center of the bridge. My brain automatically identified it as goldthorn and for a spit second I found myself deciding whether or not it was worth my time to stop and gather it.
That definitely felt strange. I wasn’t sure whether I should be amused or worried. I guess I shouldn’t worry unless I actually do stop and gather it. But it still felt very weird.