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Erica Ross-Krieger's avatar

Lovely. Thanks for sharing this Kim. I remember in the "old days" when you used cash to pay for your Bridge toll going across any of the SF Bay Area bridges… We used to pay for the person behind us just for fun. Now, with the use of the fast track, this isn't an option anymore. I am on the hunt for new places to do acts of kindness. A few coins in a parking meter if it takes coins anymore, picking up something from the market for my neighbor if she needs it, even a ❤️ on a Substack post:)

B. Kim Barnes's avatar

And I remember "bubbling" people in the car behind us as we were waiting at the toll booth. Just for fun.

Erica Ross-Krieger's avatar

The good old days ❤️

Bill Walsh's avatar

Ery nice

Bev's avatar

Kim, Great piece. We have been in NYC recently and commented about how the old view that New Yorkers were rude, brisk and unfriendly didn’t prove true. They were friendly, polite, offered seats on the subway, and generally welcoming. I prefer it this way.

Bev Scott