- when my neighbor's friend died and everyone got together to redo the basketball court they'd all hung out in. built benches, painted graffiti murals, decorated, even resurfaced it. the city was annoyed, but impressed
- when i used to pass by a guy riding his bike on my way home, and then a few minutes later i'd pass a lady with two cocker spaniels. my hours changed, and then months later i got out early and ran into that lady and she was overjoyed to see me because "the bike guy asked if i'd seen you! we were both starting to worry!"
- when an old man in the grocery store asked for help finding ice cream cones and when i found them for him, he gave me a werther's from his pocket as thanks
- the weird social politics of playing seven-up during class in grade five
- the one bus driver who always calls out "thank you, have a good night!" to every passenger departing, even if they have headphones on and won't notice. i truly love the idea that someone could be wishing me well at any time without me even knowing it. (and also i just love his kind manner, obviously)
nov 22 2024 ∞
nov 22 2024 +