Greatly enjoyed this, not the impetus, but the story and writing are wonderful. As well as the ideas for community and the we that is US. You are brave to go out in the late night dark, and hug a stranger. As you say, the world needs a whole lot more of that.

I feel bad, I missed your latest works, as I had no idea you were posting again. Thanks for that, as I've always loved your writings, and wished you would pick it up or continue again. So, glad to be able to read your works once more. (Your Grandmother story was so dear and the poetry. )
Anyway, this comment is as old as burnt toast, but I guess later MIGHT be better than never. Except the lost vote, which at about now is not worth much anyway, my vote battery is almost dead. Have a nice night.