The Kindness of Strangers

Like Tennessee Williams' Blanche, I've always depended on the kindness of strangers.

I encounter that a lot on the buses. Yesterday I stood at a few different bus stops before I realized I was mistaken. A woman offered me her seat at the shelter, but instead of sitting I told her I was confused about which stop to wait at. This prompted a group discussion from riders. They argued a little over where I should wait, and then one fellow directed me to the correct stop. The bus showed up within seconds. Thanks, fellow bus riders!