Sometimes the universe really does provide.
I live in Chicago and right now, the recycling program is non-existent as it changes over from one format to another. I had a gargantuan bag of aluminum cans that my husband pressured me to just dump into the garbage.
I finally caved in and was taking them to the garbage when a can man rolled by with his cart. It was hot, he was shirtless, his cart was half empty and he looked like he was either going to cry or pass out. He had the 1000-yard stare that people get when they don’t wnat to be hassled. I startled him when I called to him and gave him the bag, as well as some clothes, Gator-Aide and water. His cart was full.
My porch was empty. I felt good knowing someone could use something and someone got some stuff they needed. It’s small, but I had to stop and think, “Sometimes the universe really does provide.” And it is so simple.
- Alyse
Posted 10 August 2007