Pastrami Sandwich

Friday, July 2nd 2010

As D and I were walking to dinner, we passed a man looking for money to buy a sandwich. I had a dollar ready in my pocket just in case this exact opportunity arose! ;)

"Yes, I have a dollar." I said and held it out for him.

But he nearly shook his head saying no. He wanted more than 1 dollar! Now, there are times when I will give more- even up to $20 depending on the circumstance and how bountiful I'm feeling. I'm not feeling this so much tonight.

"I want a pastrami sandwich from Fred Meyer and I need more than 1 dollar." He said as he took the money from my hand.

Now, I could have reached in my wallet and given him more, but there are times when I start to feel taken advantage of. It's not easy for me to say no, but tonight I did.

"Hopefully someone else on your way there will give you some more. Or, there's a McDonald's right there where you can buy a sandwich for less."

"No, no, no. I won't eat at McDonald's. No." He said and walked away.

"Ok, have a good evening." I replied as we walked in the opposite direction.

I'd like to think he ended up eating that pastrami sandwich.

Peace :)