Sometimes grocery store shopping can be irritating, almost a torture.

But sometimes it can be quite the opposite.

I was at Dillons the other day and  found myself next to a young female customer in the produce department.  As I reached up to select a container of fresh pico de gallo she asked me my opinion of the pico.  We had a really nice conversation and she was so friendly.  We visited for quite a while.   She once operated a restaurant.  And she actually enjoys chopping up jalapenos and onions by hand!   At the end of the conversation she gave me a warm smile and said, “I hope you have a very blessed day.”  I reciprocated with “I hope you do, too.” Continue reading “Chance encounters of the Grocery Store kind. The power of kindness.” →