I served 2 hours of Red Kettle ringing this morning at the County Market on Decatur's Pershing Road.
Some thoughts and observations of/from my time today:
- there was an amazing amount of generosity from those passing by the kettle; so cool to see!
- must have been a huge sale on 24-packs of pop because there were a bunch going out the door
- big boxes of deli chicken too..... I'm guessing lots of Christmas lunches / potlucks were being held today
- I suspect the same destination for the lady who had 2 cart loads of sandwich trays from the deli
- saw at least 3 veterans wearing ballcaps identifying them as such (including 1 WWII vet riding a motorized scooter); I always try my best to be sure and tell them "thanks for your service", and I'd encourage you to do the same
- yeesh, there are some drivers who drive thru the parking lot way WAY too fast; slow down, you speeders!
- got to have a brief conversation with quite possibly the most friendly UPS driver this side of the Mississippi
- County Market really needs to get those sticking exit doors looked at
- to the lady who snarkily told me "you guys are on every corner": here's a smile for you -- :)
- to the guy walking thru the parking lot looking thru containers for cans: I have no idea who you are or what your present situation may be, but I pray that your Christmas will be one of peace and security
- was great to meet Gary, who was the kettle runner for the Salvation Army today; what a great guy with such a great attitude
Never a dull moment out there on the corner, folks!
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt