Most people care

I called in sick today. Sore throat and a cold.

It’s not terrible, and I’d rather be working. But visiting six homes a day, staying home is the right thing to do.

Sometimes clients happily welcome me in even though they’re sick. One homeowner once said:

“Perfect timing! I’m home from work today with the stomach flu. Welcome inside!”

Most of the time, though, people mention it when I call ahead. Same with pets — not that the pets call me, but their owners often ask if I have allergies or if I’m afraid of dogs.

It’s easy to focus on the few selfish ones. But the truth is, most people are caring.

Just look at traffic. Sure, there’s always an asshole or two. But 99.9 percent of drivers really do care about others. Complete strangers showing respect.

It’s a beautiful thing!

Bonus story: A client once asked me over the phone if I was afraid of birds. Nope, I said. This is what greeted me when the door opened: