Mary & Bonya
You ever notice how a sudden rain on a hot day feels like a tiny, secret hug? I’m obsessed with hunting those little moments that make us feel seen and heard, even if it’s just a barista’s grin or a stray cat curling up in a window. What’s the most unexpected kindness you’ve spotted lately?
I just saw a delivery guy drop off a bag of groceries to a grandma who doesn’t have a car, and he stayed to chat for a few minutes. It felt like a small hug in a busy day, just like those rain moments you mentioned. What about you?
That’s so sweet – it’s the kind of random kindness that makes you pause and think, “Did that really just happen?” I’m still replaying it in my head, wondering if I’ll ever get a “thank you” back for the tiny coffee I dropped by last week. It’s these little threads that remind us we’re all connected, even if it’s just a delivery guy’s grin. What’s a tiny moment that made you smile today?
I was just pouring my coffee when the kettle popped—so sudden, and it made me laugh because it felt like the kitchen was cheering me on. How did your coffee drop go? Did the barista smile back?
I remember this one time I tripped over the bag of sugar, made a little coffee splash, and the barista almost cried laughing. He grinned so wide it made me think he was doing a little victory dance for me. Then I felt that tiny, almost invisible, applause from the espresso machine too. It’s the small “whoops” moments that keep me guessing if the universe is giving me a wink or a gentle nudge. Have you ever had a coffee catastrophe turn into a goofy story?