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My Kindness Ruffled a Few Feathers
RWDrabble 2.0.167 | hamper
Today’s random word is hamper; the twist is to include a mug (you can find the designated adage at the bottom) and include that you’re handcuffed. The latter is compliments of me. :)
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It all started with a mug. I collect them. I like to drink my first mug of coffee with an adage to brighten my day, like “It’s a beautiful day to go after your dreams.” With that cup, I put the finishing touches on my new children’s picture book.
My focus didn’t go as well today. My mug reading, “One random act of kindness at a time,” helped set the stage to assist others. I put on my “Johnny-be-good” smile and set out the door, prepared not to let anything hamper my day.
That’s when I saw her. She goes by Lucille, but her mother named her Bonnie. Lucy was up there in years and walked with a limp, so it seemed fitting to help her any way I could. I watched for several minutes, noticing that every time the light turned green, and she’d…
