Editorial

I continue to see Christianity in so many kind people.

Two weeks ago, I was given a ride down to Sherbrooke Street by a neighbor in my apartment block. Therefore I had only to walk on the level to McGill, a relief because my legs really hurt walking down hills!

Later, as I walked home up Stanley Street, it was 90F with 100% humidity. I had to sit on a wall to recover. Up strode a man in a blue suit and ginger shoes, very modern and smart. “Do you need help he asked?” I replied that I was finding the hill difficult. He insisted in helping me up the slope and right to home! He also gave me his telephone number in case I needed help another day.

The next day, I had an eye doctor appointment and called a taxi; usually the fare is $6.00. With the construction mess this city is in, it cost $18 instead! I therefore decided to walk home up Drummond Street which the doctor is on. Half way up, I was giddy and had to hold onto a pole. A stranger asked if I needed assistance, and accompanied me up to the parking lot at the apartment at the top of Drummond. I walked across to Mountain Street and a small rise to home!

Meanwhile, the University has closed the University Centre, thus preventing me using their elevator to reach ground level and walk across campus. Then McGill dug up the road in front of Redpath Hall and prevented my access! The city also ruined my way down Peel Street by covering pipes with black tar and no hand rails! I did manage to navigate the hill of tar, but I could not get down the other side. A nice lady saw me and gave me her hand to help me down.

So while the city ruins our movements by stupidly digging up every road in one area, and hypocritical politicians promise us the world, it is the individual kindnesses which make life worth living! Each of these events left me happy and relaxed.

Tony