Random acts of kindness
Holiday gift request proves inspirational
My wife and I work together in Downtown. We park in the Oliver Garage, where a personnel change in 2018 introduced us to Ken Pricer, the lot attendant who replaced Joel, our prior friendly attendant for a decade. Ken takes exceptional care of us, and we appreciate him professionally and personally. We wanted to provide a holiday gift that would be more personal and appeal to Ken’s diverse interests. Asking Ken how we could show our gratefulness for his help over the year, we were spiritually elevated and inspired by his response.
Ken, who knows that we are Jewish and live near Tree of Life, replied without hesitation, “Please, donate to the victims of the synagogue shootings.” We have and now want to share Ken’s high-mindedness as we start a new year.
With good wishes,
S. JOHN and TRISH WHITEHILL
Shadyside
Lot adjoining bakery allows for quick stops
The stories of random acts of kindness are always uplifting, and I would like to add a continuous act of kindness to the list.
The French bakery at Cedar Boulevard and Cochran Road in Mt. Lebanon is very popular, and frequently the number of customers is greater than the limited capacity of its parking lot.
The adjoining parking lot of the insurance agency is a tempting place to park for the time that it takes to get a baguette and pastries. The sign at the lot welcomes this and is a real pleasant change from the usual: “Don’t park here or you will be towed at your expense.” Maybe such civility can spread elsewhere in the new year.
MICHAEL BIKERMAN Mt. Lebanon
Free lunch a pleasant surprise for patrons
On Dec. 15, we were at Luigi’s Pizzeria and Ristorante in Bellevue.
We ordered one slice of pizza each. One of us ordered coffee and the other ordered a cup of hot tea.
Several minutes later, the waitress informed us that the check was paid by a man and his daughter. We were pleasantly surprised by this act of kindness.
Thank you very much and may God bless both of you. DEBORAH BROUGH and JOANNA AUMAN
Bellevue
Breakfast benefactor a thoughtful gentleman
We, along with a widowed friend, finished a wonderful breakfast at Eat’n Park in Ross and, to our amazement, the waitress said our bill, including tip, was already paid.
She would not disclose the person, but she did say “he” did not want to be recognized. I asked if she would please convey our thanks, and I promised we would not look. She said “he” had left the restaurant.
“Mr. He,” our world is blessed to have you. Your generosity revealed a truly kind, thoughtful and caring gentleman.
DORIS and JACK SIMICH Valencia