Wednesday, September 14, 2011

The kindness of strangers

It's funny how a small incident can make your whole day seem sunny and worthwhile. Finding 50 bucks in the pocket of your jeans, just enough sugar in the jar for your morning cuppa, sharing a laugh with a stranger at your favourite breakfast place. You know you'll never see him again. But for those few minutes, you are kindred spirits. For those few minutes you could be best friends, fellow conspirators, lovers sharing a secret. For those few minutes, you could be anyone in the world and he could be your Prince Charming. You may not give him a second look any other time, but for those few moments, it's just you and him. Against the world...