To my random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively: I was out and doing deliveries today when I realized that I had parked in a weird spot. I was blocking the sanitation worker from aligning with the bins for trash day. I waited until he approached to ask if I could move my car or the bin so that he could get to it and do his job.
The man was absolutely shocked that I would not only take the time to do it but that I asked to help him at all. He was so genuine when he smiled and said thank you so much. He also told me that no one ever moves for him or notices that the job gets done.
I am glad that I could offer him some kindness and assistance. We forget to often that there are jobs that no one wants to do that are important. We look down on those jobs also. It just made me appreciate him and remember that everyone is valuable and special. I smiled and he smiled it was a good day.
The Distracted Damsel 