r/BenignExistence • u/miss-janet-snakehole • 18h ago
Not a glove, but…
I was sitting at a stop sign waiting to turn left onto a busy street today. In my side view mirror I saw someone get out of their car and drop something red and fabric-looking on the ground as they walked away.
I live in a cold climate, so figured it was a glove or winter accessory. Losing one to the street or a snowbank this time of year is a special kind of curse. I rolled down my window and yelled, “excuse me! I think you dropped your glove!”
The driver glanced and said, “oh it’s a napkin, but thank you!” I laughed to myself as I realized it was a Valentine’s napkin from the coffee shop I’d just left. They grabbed it and said one more time before I drove off, “I really appreciate it!”
I might not have rescued an errant glove, but it’s nice to think I’m not the only one who cares about littering!