After the meeting, I got in line to thank the speaker. Not
everyone did. The meeting was over at 9:00. People had kids to put to bed,
things to do before they slept.
Still, I was happily surprised
at how many people did stay to express their gratitude to the speaker.
As I stood in line, The Preacher droned on and on with the
speaker about his own fears. I started
to grow restless.
Instead of pouring my coffee over The Preacher’s head, I
made a list of ways people showed they were grateful.
Working in the Alumni Office in college, I’d met alums who’d
donated huge sums of money. I looked in
my wallet: $7.00 and a coupon for a free
Wendy’s Frosty. I turned my attention to
smaller gestures.
People waived when you let them merge in traffic. Some thanked you for holding the door. Dr. Deb set a basket of snacks and water on
our front porch for the folks delivering packages.
I decided along with my usual snark and sarcasm, I’d express
more gratitude.
Today I will express my gratitude.
Fawlty Showers 2
is a work of fiction. Any similarity between the characters and anyone you
might know is purely coincidental.
Other works by Ken Montrose are available at:
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