Salvete.
I volunteer at my local library from time to time, and today was one of those days. Near the end of my scheduled shift, a patron of the library called me over from working on her computer. She was an African American woman, likely in her 40s or 50s. As the respectful library volunteer I was, came over to her. Instead of asking me a question about the computer or the library, she asked me personal questions. These weren't investigative questions, mind you; I never gave her my name or any personal information. Rather, she talked to me about my volunteer work.
Naturally, of course, I was slightly uncomfortable, considering that she was a stranger asking me questions about things. Nonetheless, I answered her truthfully and considerately, and she seemed to have no false intentions. I walked away thoughtfully, thinking perhaps about posting this occurrence on my blog.
How often can two strangers have a decent conversation? In a worse scenario, strangers could kill each other just from a mere look. It's sad to see how society has deteriorated, but I guess that is life now. I pray that society changes for the better, and I hope others do as well.
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