Snowstorm adds to city’s reputation
I’m grateful for the recent MLK Day snowstorm, since I was able to witness two acts of kindness on two consecutive days because of it.
Midweek, I was Downtown walking to work on Liberty Avenue and saw a man get out of his car. Some of the snow had melted, causing a wide puddle to form against the curb. As the man considered how to get across and on to the sidewalk, another man passing by saw him and offered the first man his arm. Then, the driver straddled the water and hopped on to the sidewalk. After the quick moment, the two parted ways but left me with a huge smile on my face.
The next night, I parked on Shady Avenue to meet a friend at a restaurant. The icy snow still lingered in the parking lane, and later when I tried to leave, my front-wheel-drive car got stuck. I called my partner, who arrived with a shovel to help me out.
As he and I worked in the cold to get the car out, a gentleman passing by was carrying two small containers of road salt and commiserated that his car was stuck, too. To our surprise, he offered his help. We pushed together, and the car finally made it out.
Then, in turn, my partner and I helped him do the same with his car. We cheered and he honked when it also was finally free.
Another man walked by as we three were pushing the first car and joked, “A typical Thursday night in Pittsburgh!” And I like to think it was: Neighbors being kind to each other and lending a hand. Thank you again, Quentin, for your help. STACEY FEDEROFF Forest Hills
Kindhearted people double the kindness
When I went for my COVID-19 booster shot at the Rite Aid in Monroeville, I experienced two acts of kindness.
When I was ready to go after the post-shot waiting period, I was having trouble putting my coat back on. A nice lady volunteered and helped me with my coat.
Then I picked up some things in the store but had gotten too much to fit in the basket of my walker. On my way to the door, my cookies fell to the floor.
Since I am unable to reach down without falling, I cried for help. A nice gentleman not only picked up my cookie bag but also volunteered to take my purchases to my car. He also folded up my walker and placed it in the vehicle.
I really appreciated finding two kindhearted guardian angels on the same day, and I thank them both. RUTH NELSON
Monroeville The Post-Gazette’s Kevin Flowers coordinates Random Acts of Kindness. If someone has done you or someone else right, please tell him about it at kflowers@post-gazette.com. You also can write Random Acts of Kindness at the Post-Gazette, 358 North Shore Drive, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.