I love this so much, and I am so glad you stopped to help the elderly woman and that Joel got such an amazing self-care treatment. He did look very glow-y when we saw him :)
Rushing home from a mani-pedi before an exciting date with a new suitor (now long-time partner), I passed an older gentleman walking slowly down the sidewalk, wearing a fine suit and tie. He clutched a one-foot tall garden fence to keep him stable, hunched over like a snail. At the next intersection I glanced back, sighed and accepted I would be late, committing to this man before the next. I ran back and walked him ever so slowly to his apartment. Realized he was disoriented, got him the ancient gate closing elevator and into his over-stuffed with antiques studio apartment, onto his laden bed. Sipping on tap water in a crystal glass, snacking on leftover take-out on fine china (from the fridge filled w mishmash of white boxes), he entertained me with wild stories about his life as a concierge at a five star hotel; he gallantly assured me he was fine and was forever in my debt. I left richer for that connection.
Thank you, Natalie! It was so fun to remember... I love your prompts, and your stories get my wheels turning! And will take your wish on and complete!!
Do. The. Thing. So right! It's the only way to get through all that swirls around us. I love that you are getting right into amazing experiences that exist around every corner in the City of Light.
A rainy day event, bingo at the Senior Center, visiting with a tiny older Spanish lady, her, talking, me, hardly understanding, but her smile...I won a lovely necklace and turned to give it to her. Her eyes glistened, she said thank you with her hands to her chest and marched out like a winner.
We helped a couple whose pickup was stuck in the snow and it felt great. I honestly couldn’t remember the last time I came to anyone’s aid. This does seem like what the world needs right now.
I can’t wait to hear more!
Love this 💕💕💕
I love this so much, and I am so glad you stopped to help the elderly woman and that Joel got such an amazing self-care treatment. He did look very glow-y when we saw him :)
Joel was blindsided! Loved meeting IRL! xoN
Thanks for the timely reminder that good things can happen to us and because of us when we step outside our homes and ourselves.
smooches!
Rushing home from a mani-pedi before an exciting date with a new suitor (now long-time partner), I passed an older gentleman walking slowly down the sidewalk, wearing a fine suit and tie. He clutched a one-foot tall garden fence to keep him stable, hunched over like a snail. At the next intersection I glanced back, sighed and accepted I would be late, committing to this man before the next. I ran back and walked him ever so slowly to his apartment. Realized he was disoriented, got him the ancient gate closing elevator and into his over-stuffed with antiques studio apartment, onto his laden bed. Sipping on tap water in a crystal glass, snacking on leftover take-out on fine china (from the fridge filled w mishmash of white boxes), he entertained me with wild stories about his life as a concierge at a five star hotel; he gallantly assured me he was fine and was forever in my debt. I left richer for that connection.
I wish you would write a story about that! So many rich details. Thank you for sharing! xN
Thank you, Natalie! It was so fun to remember... I love your prompts, and your stories get my wheels turning! And will take your wish on and complete!!
Share please!
Do. The. Thing. So right! It's the only way to get through all that swirls around us. I love that you are getting right into amazing experiences that exist around every corner in the City of Light.
Merci!
A rainy day event, bingo at the Senior Center, visiting with a tiny older Spanish lady, her, talking, me, hardly understanding, but her smile...I won a lovely necklace and turned to give it to her. Her eyes glistened, she said thank you with her hands to her chest and marched out like a winner.
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Love this!
We helped a couple whose pickup was stuck in the snow and it felt great. I honestly couldn’t remember the last time I came to anyone’s aid. This does seem like what the world needs right now.
I love reading these notes. Thank you! xN
I recently gave a woman a ride home with her groceries because her taxi never came.