An old something in overcoat and fedora stared at his runaway grocery cart, its contents spilled across the sidewalk and into the curb. A young something in hoodie and backpack walked up and the two exchanged glances. Wordlessly they went to work restoring the items to their rightful place.
Introductions followed.
“James,” announced Samaritan.
“Anthony,” answered Levite. “And may I interest you in supper at the diner nearby?”
“Right on.”
Two meatloaf specials and sixty minutes later, old something and young something parted. The day’s light faded but not the glow of their chance encounter.
I have more of those encounters than I'll never remember. People in general are very nice and helpful especially to someone in a wheelchair whose hands are paralyzed. But I've always been able to easily get a "helping hand."
I like how you connected the generations through a act of kindness especially when it was by younger generation. By the way, when I go out on days when a cold wind blew down my neck, I prefer to wear a hoodie. And I am unfortunately now in the category of advanced senior citizen.
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I like how you connected the generations through a act of kindness especially when it was by younger generation. By the way, when I go out on days when a cold wind blew down my neck, I prefer to wear a hoodie. And I am unfortunately now in the category of advanced senior citizen.
So beautifully and positively stated… Thank you!
Ron