July 6, 2026
Here’s a blast from the past – Feb. 2019 to be exact.
What have you done to make the world a better place?
That was 7 years ago. I had to go back to check if I’d even taken part in that hop, and I had. Back then, I’d written about taking part in the first Earth Day and continuing environmental activities ever since. That topic was the first one I planned to use this week until I checked the old files. Naturally, I feel compelled to pick a different topic.
Some of you may know that I’m working part time at a local convenience store. Luckily, most customers are wonderful to work with. Yes, we have our share of shoplifters, but they are discreet. And polite. And our senior population (which feels weird to write, since I’m older than some of them.) And our younger kids, who are counting out change to buy their candy bars and soda.
Sometimes, a customer comes up short of money to pay for their purchase. Maybe their card isn’t working. Or they miscalculated the total including tax. They’ll dig through the items to choose one to leave behind. Or run out to their vehicles to look for cash. I feel bad for them, but I can’t fix every one.
But I can help a few.
I’ve taken to carrying a small amount of change with me. If a customer is short, I’ll dig into my pocket and pull out a nickel or dime. It inevitably brings a smile to their faces. That’s all the reward I need. I’ll take their thanks, and tell them to pass it on.
The gesture is nothing big, certainly not world-changing. It’s about as important as picking up one piece of litter from beside the road. But it’s something I can do without thinking twice.
How have the others in this hop changed the world, or a part of it? Find out by following the links below.
As always, please stay safe until next time.
Goal Update: I’m working on editing Chapter 22. It needed more than simple spellcheck; I’m redoing several scenes.
July 6, 2026
Here’s a blast from the past – Feb. 2019 to be exact.
That’s a beautiful way of making everyone’s life just that little bit better.
I have to limit myself, because some days too many people need assistance.
What a good egg!