Sadder and sadder," Peabody said when they were back on the sidewalk. "I guess you don't think of how many people you brush up against, or how they might remember you. The guy at your corner deli, or the owner of your favorite take-out spot. The clerk where you usually shop for clothes. Not to sound too Free-Agey, but it matters. It all matters, what we leave behind with the people we brush up against.
Peabody reflects on the significance of the connections we make in our daily lives as they walk along the sidewalk. She acknowledges how often we encounter various individuals, like those at local shops or cafes, and how those brief interactions can leave lasting impressions. These moments, while seemingly minor, can carry weight in the bigger picture of our existence.
Her musings suggest that our presence affects others, intentionally or not, and...
