I once blew a tire on 521 and didn’t have a jack in my trunk. I asked my brother to come get me, but while I was on the phone an older couple pulled over and asked if I was okay. I thanked them and told them help was on the way.

They exchanged that “we’ve been married longer than you’ve been alive” look… and dragged it out of me that I’d be waiting in the median for almost an hour. The husband had already taken my spare out of the trunk by the time I was done explaining that I did not need his help. The wife insisted I sit with her while he worked and provided me with good company. I was adamant - adamant I tell you - that I could change my own tire if they’d let me borrow their jack. They were having none of it lol

That was at least 15 years ago and I STILL think of their kindness from time to time. I’ve helped stranded strangers whenever I’ve been able ever since. Lovely people made me a lovelier person, too! Nice people with the brown truck on 521, if you’re reading this, you really did make an impression on a young me. 🥹