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Something Nice Happened Today

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Something very nice happened to me today. My spring break is almost over so today I decided to go to Minden to visit Pioneer Village. Unfortunately when I got there for some reason I couldn't purchase a ticket with my credit card, I assumed there was something wrong with their machine so I headed down to Grand Island to visit some antique stores. Well while I was at one particular shop I saw this little toothpick holder. It immediately spoke to me so I decided to buy it. While I was in line an old gentleman probably in his 70's started up a conversation with me about my item and how it reminded him of some others he had seen. I explained to him that monetary value of items didn't appeal to me and that I just liked shopping for the fun and the love of history. When I was ready to pay my card wouldn't go through and I was so embarrassed. Right before I gave up that gentleman gave me $5.00 to pay for this little trinket. I told him he didn't have to but he told me that this was his way of returning a kindness some strangers gave him by paying for his breakfast that morning and it was his duty to pass it on. Also he said that he was impressed that I loved antiques so much and that it is unusual and good that someone young like me cares enough about American history.

That really touched me. I never had a grandfather figure growing up or any other older figure for that matter. Even though it was just a paltry $3.00 I was so amazed at this kindness from a stranger. I don't know what I'll do but somehow I'll have to pass the kindness on.
Image size
3090x3913px 2.79 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
Shutter Speed
1/251 second
Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
5 mm
ISO Speed
80
Date Taken
Mar 23, 2012, 3:35:11 AM
Sensor Size
4mm
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AleksandraTorbina's avatar
That was a really nice story and the toothpick holder is also very nice :)