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John Wilson's avatar

This is one of my favorites among your many interesting pieces. Quite wonderful!

Bethel McGrew's avatar

Thank you! I had something totally different planned but came home and decided to write this quickly instead.

Pancho Lippincott's avatar

Here in the Golden State, it's red chile powder, salt, and lime, or just hot sauce.

Sir L's avatar

What a beautiful story about the relationships you established that day while serving and then sharing a meal with people willing to be real and share themselves (as you did). It gladdens and enriches my soul. I visited a small town two weeks ago, Chimayo (New Mexico) and was blessed with similar experiences. No ulterior motives. No manipulative aims. Present was only the desire to share life and kindness. Thank you for your story.

Russell Board's avatar

Well written, as always.

By the way, I highly recommend pepper on cantaloupe.

Bethel McGrew's avatar

I can really picture that!

SlowlyReading's avatar

Beautiful story (and author). Thank you.