The Kindness of Strangers

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The Kindness of Strangers

A comfort listen for *these times*

Nora McInerny

Jan 22, 2025

Transcript

THINGS ARE DEFINITELY NOT OK RIGHT NOW!

We know it. You know it. Your dog knows it (who told her??).

But even when things are terrible, there’s something out there — however small — that is at least…okay.1

It’s times like this (you know what I mean) when the okay things mean even more. The barista at Dutch Bros. who wrote HAPPY BIRTHDAY with a smiley face on Ralph’s birthday drink felt like an actual angel today and I tipped her 100% because you can’t take it with you and who knows what the future holds.

Wait. I was trying to bring you comfort! But I got my comfort from you. From the callers who phoned (or texted!) in their stories of strangers showing up for them when they really, really needed it.

Thanks to everyone who called (or texted!) in, and a reminder that you can do the same: 612.568.4441

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