Moving the DrumZZone to Washington Ave has been an amazing experience. I feel we are a part of a family there. Our neighbors are so friendly and fun. Almost everyday we are visited by Gussy and Sam, 2 Golden Retrievers and their owners Steve and JoAnn. We chat with other store owners and if I need help with anything there are people around. It is a nice change from the parking lot..although we liked visits from the security guys over there.
There is an elderly gentleman, a gentle man, who shuffles up and down the street just about everyday. The shop owners watch out for him and make sure he is okay, has food and clothing. I noticed as it got colder he was out with no coat, no gloves...so being new on the street I figured he was leaving them home and forgetting to put stuff on for the weather. Got to a point where it was raining and sooo cold and still no coat, no gloves. Only a heavy cotton sweatshirt and hat. So,while at the store I picked up good gloves and went to find him and ask about the coat situation. He was so grateful for the gloves and told me he had no coat. I told my students that day to see if they had a mens coat hanging around and that I would look at home too. A few days later, one student dropped off a spring coat and I received a phone call from another student who asked his size so he could purchase one. Not only did he buy a nice warm coat, he decided to gift a hat, wool socks and a new sweater! He asked me not to mention his name. Kam and I gave the elderly man the gifts and he was so excited and grateful......we see him everyday, he stops for a second to wave in our store window wearing the gifts. It is good to know that there are people who do care and are willing to help someone in need....
Thought you might like a good story....and hope you all have a wonderful holiday season.
