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A Hobby

I don't have any hobbies. No stamp collecting,woodworking or butterfly collections. I have enough to keep me busy. When I worked at the State House I would buy doughnuts once a week. One day I was standing in line and the woman next to me was fumbling thru her purse for the money for her coffee  while trying to hold on to a fidgety child. I asked if I could help and pay for her coffee, she said no thanks but thanked me for the the offer. We'll the next day I was in the drive thru and I thought I would give the person in the car behind me no choice. I told the person at the window that i would pay for the car behind me. Well I found my new hobby...random coffee buying. It is like buying a round at the bar, accept they don't know who i am....the Lone Coffee Ranger. The quizzical looks and random smiles are worth the occasional few bucks it costs. I'm not saving the world...just having fun.
Today I met a member of the military having lunch. We were talking as he waited for his order. Just a couple of guys shooting the breeze. When i left I thanked him for his service and I told the person at the counter that I would pay for the gentleman's order as well as mine. Some times it the little things that make your day. I enjoy my hobby and it's easier than building model boats.