Saturday, 3 October 2020

Four Rock Gardens

 

I was waiting in line to pay for my groceries while maintaining my six-foot distance from everyone, when this older man suddenly cut in front of me. He didn't appear to notice me at all. I didn't say anything. I just maintained my distance.  When it was time for him to pay, he reached in his back pocket and pulled out a small note pad. He had forgotten his wallet. He looked a bit disappointed and embarrassed. I stepped up and told the cashier I would take care of his groceries, which consisted of a carton of milk and a package of chocolate chip cookies.  He was more than grateful. He thanked me and off he went. The cashier, who’d seen everything, said, “He cut you off and you paid for his groceries! Why?” “I replied, “I hope that if one day my dad forgets his wallet, someone will step up and buy his milk and cookies.” – Danny Pineda


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