Opportunities

Got a couple of chances to help out today.

A friend needed a ride to (1) collect her car downtown (left last PM due to non-functioning headlights,) (2) drive said car to a repair shop on one side of town, (3) drive friend to car rental place on opposite side of town (but back closer to where we live, near airport.) Happy to do so. This is the kind of favor you expect to do.

Waited quite a while at the rental place, which promises rides to the airport, but this relies (1) on the ONE Sunday employee not locking himself out of the van and (2) on efficient use of time by said employee such that persons dropping off vehicles can get to the airport on time...

Anyhow, one guy there (flying home to NYC) was obviously NOT going to make it to the airport anytime close to his flight. He'd been there plenty early, but... He was also becoming a bit upset...

After being sure that friend's processing had begun, I offered NYC guy a ride to the airport. He was quite surprised, but accepted my offer. I was quite pleased to have had the opportunity to demonstrate southern hospitality, stop the decline of Western Civilization, etc. Also glad I listened to promptings to offer a favor to a complete stranger.

A good reminder to keep my eyes open for more opportunities.