Stopping for a Chat

This post is homage to my friend Brad and people who are like him. I use the word "friend" loosely because although we do not see each other outside the halls of our workplace, he is someone that anyone would like to call friend. Including me.

Brad is special because he is so nice for no reason at all.

Today, he stopped by my desk to give me some documents I requested. We had not talked for a while, and though we were both somewhat busy, took the time to have a conversation.

"What areas of Tempe should I avoid?" he asked.
"Guadalupe," I said. "Definitely."

Our short conversation was repeatedly interrupted by the incessant ringing of my phone, and with every call, he waited patiently.

Brad is leaving soon, moving to a place that I know well, that is no longer mine. I am envious of that place, that they are getting him. Someone who is so nice, for no reason.

Stopping by for a chat. An awesome, sometimes the best, act of kindness.