"An Open Tank on El Camino!"

I stopped at shell on el camino ready to fill up my empty tank with 87 unleaded. as i swiftly unscrewed the lid of my gas tank and firmly affixed the gas pump to my car, i watched the rapidly increasing numbers on the pump compute my gas price and my gasoline consumption in dollars and gallons, respectively, as I responsibly nourished my car. :) with my errand complete, i quickly exited the station and caught a glimpse of yet another fellow el camino driver's open tank of gas, the black plastic cap with its cord dangling pitifully against the side of the car, with the car's gaping hole exposing its gasoline to the world! hoping to resolve the situation, i felt compelled to signal through "friendly" honking to the poor yet, now alarmed driver what was happening. through my frantic gesticulating, i pointed to the rear of his car. fortunately, the long-haired stranger rolled down his window as i rolled down mine, i yelled out in words what i had displayed through my facial and hand expressions, and his bewildered expression instantly dissolved. with a quick "thanks," we were on our separate paths again on a sunday in downtown PA. :)

-this mini-story captures a funny moment i experienced today which reminded me of the small ways you can help others, even strangers. to learn more about helping others, simply go to www.helpothers.org.