heart warming

Little English bulldog at the Wood
Den where we picked up our
sandblasted railings. Little boy desperate
to pet her, but mom is full
of caution. Boy prevails – soon he
and bulldog are playing contact sports.

Later at Home Depot, a scruffy
man in dirty jacket helps us
load sheetrock, earning a $5 tip.
Smiles all around, even Depot employee.